RE: DNR question (was firefighter fatality)

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If you are interested in information regarding Texas Out of Hospital Do

Not Resuscitate (OOHDNR), visit the TDH EMS website's DNR page at

http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/ems/dnrhome.htm

If your friend is worried about resuscitative efforts inside the

hospital, the OOHDNR does not apply. Questions regarding advanced

directives or medical power of attorney should be directed to the

hospital staff. At the bottom of the TDH OOHDNR page (above link) is a

useful link to a Department of Human Services page regarding the

different flavors of advanced directives.

> Re: [texasems-L] Fw: firefighter fatality

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> question for all ?? where can I find the DNR /written

> specifics?? a friend of mine asked me a question about

> DNR /I could not answer " when does DNR papers take

> effect ? during surgery,post op. in recovery or when

> the patient gets back to his room or home? The obvious

> was not during surgery ,because the patient would not

> be having surgery if they want DNR,

> But this patient is going into surgery to remove the

> colon and has a high risk of blood clots ,stroke,heart

> attack,and she does not want life supporting means if

> this happens during surgery ,as her living will states

> my answer was " you need to get all the facts from the

> hospital and doctor ,and maybe her lawyer,before

> surgery "

> I thought maybe some of ya'll might shed some light on

> this subject,specially some of the surgery personel.

> thanks

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