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Review
. 1992 Oct;26(4):377-9.

Resuscitation status of the elderly

E M Smith  1 , I R Hastie
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Review

Resuscitation status of the elderly

E M Smith et al. J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1992 Oct.

Abstract

Resuscitation of patients in hospital following cardiopulmonary arrest is a standard procedure. Such intervention is not always appropriate, and this article examines some of the issues involved in making the decision not to resuscitate, with particular reference to elderly patients. The effectiveness and possible adverse effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the elderly are considered, along with ethical aspects of the problem such as how to discuss the pros and cons with the patient and relatives.

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  • Resuscitation status of the elderly.
    O'Keeffe ST. O'Keeffe ST. J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1993 Apr;27(2):203. J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1993. PMID: 8501694 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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