Just a random thought/ question, but won't doctors sometimes make the choice that even with the emergency procedures it is just a lost cause and a waste of resources and time and just not do it?
However I think this is a very questionable act seeing as this dude was half way high up in society. Usually the top that gets these treatments due to having the money immediately on hand after such operations and shit.
Doctor's can't make that kind of choice. I seriously doubt there was a No Code order for a healthy 27 yr old. Since he was not married, that choice would have to go to his parents.
"dr's can't make that kind of choice"
yes they can. cpr only helps cardiac/respiratory incidents for one thing- time is also a factor, if too much has passed before people can respond, then too late- then there's the 'slow code' in which code is called but staff aware to not hurry and take minimal action.... this is normally seen in very advanced age and chronically ill situations, NOT as a weapon or with malice. for one- all staff have to be of like mind in these scenarios and the intent is one of compassion. hospital staff make serious life decisions every single day.
as to mr. rich... the entire day, minute by minute, would be required to figure out why no code was called...if one was being already actively coded at arrival in er or by ems, or code team was already present, for instance, then no overhead 'code' may be called- the care is continuous until it is ultimately unsuccessful...and that call is made by the acting MD.
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Marijuana_Merlin ago
Just a random thought/ question, but won't doctors sometimes make the choice that even with the emergency procedures it is just a lost cause and a waste of resources and time and just not do it?
However I think this is a very questionable act seeing as this dude was half way high up in society. Usually the top that gets these treatments due to having the money immediately on hand after such operations and shit.
new4now ago
Doctor's can't make that kind of choice. I seriously doubt there was a No Code order for a healthy 27 yr old. Since he was not married, that choice would have to go to his parents.
star_boi ago
"dr's can't make that kind of choice" yes they can. cpr only helps cardiac/respiratory incidents for one thing- time is also a factor, if too much has passed before people can respond, then too late- then there's the 'slow code' in which code is called but staff aware to not hurry and take minimal action.... this is normally seen in very advanced age and chronically ill situations, NOT as a weapon or with malice. for one- all staff have to be of like mind in these scenarios and the intent is one of compassion. hospital staff make serious life decisions every single day. as to mr. rich... the entire day, minute by minute, would be required to figure out why no code was called...if one was being already actively coded at arrival in er or by ems, or code team was already present, for instance, then no overhead 'code' may be called- the care is continuous until it is ultimately unsuccessful...and that call is made by the acting MD.
RoundWheel ago
Not true.
What you're talking about only happens after someone is stabalized and the question of care on life support comes into question.
On the other hand, when someone is not stable and/or otherwise basically dead, this is in fact what every emergency doctor is required to do.