A 72-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer has a do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decision documented after discussion w...

Question

A 72-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer has a do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decision documented after discussion with him and the multidisciplinary team. He becomes pulseless and apnoeic on the ward. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Do not start CPR and provide comfort care in line with the DNACPR decision

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Start full CPR despite the DNACPR decision

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Ignore the DNACPR form as it is only advisory

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Ask the family to decide whether to start CPR

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Delay action while you check with the on-call consultant

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DNACPR and arrest

A 72-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer has a do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decision documented after discussion with him and the multidisciplinary team. He becomes pulseless and apnoeic on the ward. What is the most appropriate action?