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How do you use resuscitate in a sentence?
I must resuscitate the patient or else the patient will die.
What is a sentence using the word resuscitate?
Firemen are trained to resuscitate victims of smoke inhalation.
What is DNR stand for?
In the medical field it stands for "Do Not Resuscitate". If the patient goes into coronary arrest, it is their request that no extraordinary means (the paddles - "Clear!") be taken to resuscitate them.
What are some examples of advanced directives?
Do not resuscitate.
Is do not resuscitate considered suicide?
DNR, or do not resuscitate, is usually a choice made by someone who is very ill. It is a contract that states if a medical crisis presents itself, they would like to let nature take its course and not use medical technology to prolong an inevitable death. This is not the definition of suicide; suicide is a deliberate act and is not seen as a natural progression.
Can ambulance officers not attempt resuscitation after a space of time?
They are duty bound to try and resuscitate until there is no more hope of bringing the patient back to life, unless they are told by hospital personnel that there is a Do Not Resuscitate Order for the patient.
What is the origin of the word resuscitation?
It derives from the Latin verb 'resuscito, resuscitare'. The verb tends to be translated as 'to revive, resuscitate'.
If do not resuscitate or dnr is tattooed on one's chest will that be enough to stop anyone from performing heroic CPR?
No. Tattoos are not legal documents.
How do you spell resuscitation?
That is the correct spelling for "resuscitation", the restoration of consciousness, or of life (usually regarding breathing).
May do not resuscitate order from a doctor be given over a telephone order and be carried out by a nurse?
No; a DNR order needs to be filed in writing.
What does DNR do?
DNR stands for "Do Not Resuscitate" and is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR or other life-saving measures in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. It is typically used for patients who do not wish to be resuscitated if their heart stops or they stop breathing.
What is 'resuscitation' in Latin?
The Latin equivalent of the English noun 'resuscitation' is resuscitatio. It derives from the verb 'resuscito, resuscitare'. The verb tends to be translated as 'to revive, resuscitate'.
