Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Fatal Toxic Exposures: A Poison Center’s Review

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" Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Fatal Toxic Exposures: A Poison Center’s Review "
Weerasuriya, Dilani; Sheikh, Sophia; Morgan, Brent W

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	934124
Doc. No	:	LA5817d1bg
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Weerasuriya, Dilani; Sheikh, Sophia; Morgan, Brent W
Title & Author	:	Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in Fatal Toxic Exposures: A Poison Center’s Review [Article]\ Weerasuriya, Dilani; Sheikh, Sophia; Morgan, Brent W
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	13/3
Date	:	2012
Abstract	:	Introduction: Self-exposure is a leading method for suicide both in the United States and worldwide and thus is a major preventable public health issue. Surrogate decision makers are tasked with making medical decisions for the patient while keeping the patient’s wishes in mind. Decisions related to code status become more complicated when the patient’s situation is the result of a suicidal act. The objectives were to 1) determine how frequently Do Not Resuscitate orders (DNR orders) are placed for the intentionally self-exposed (ISE) patient using the Regional Poison Control Center (RPCC) data, and 2) identify if DNR orders in intentionally self-exposed patients were placed before or afterdevelopment of poor prognostic signs.