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. 1992 Oct;26(4):377–379.

Resuscitation Status of the Elderly

Elizabeth M Smith 1, Ian R Hastie 2
PMCID: PMC5375545  PMID: 1432877

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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Elizabeth M. Smith, Registrar in Geriatric Medicine, St George's Hospital Medical School, London

Ian R. Hastie, Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine, St George's Hospital Medical School, London


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