
EMS and DNAR directives among patients with OHCA
Background: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are often involved in end-of-life circumstances, yet little is known about how EMS interfaces with advance directives to forego unwanted resuscitation (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR)). We evaluated the frequency of these directives involved in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and how they impact care. Methods: We conducted a cohort investigation of adult, EMS-attended OHCA from January 1 to December 31, 2018 in … Continue reading EMS and DNAR directives among patients with OHCA