DO YOU REALLY WANT CPR?

Posted by tonglen to Community, Jan 16, 2010 5:47am

I am a RN (Master's Degree) and over the years, I am shocked how many elderly people want CPR. We, as medical professionals, have a responsibility to educate the general public about the ineffectiveness of CPR, the survival rate, WHEN it is appropriate and the potential sequella if you happen to survive CPR