Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8619505 Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2018 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
DNR patients, as compared with non-DNR patients, have increased post-operative mortality but not morbidity, which may arise from unmeasured severity of illness or transition to comfort care in accordance with a patient's wishes. The informed consent process for elective surgeries in this patient population should include a discussion of acceptable operative risk.
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