A pre-hospital physician is considering whether to attempt resuscitation on a patient found in cardiac arrest who has an emergency care treatment plan...

Question

A pre-hospital physician is considering whether to attempt resuscitation on a patient found in cardiac arrest who has an emergency care treatment plan (ReSPECT form) in place. The form indicates 'modified CPR' but the box for 'Do not attempt CPR' is not ticked. What should the clinician do?

Accepted Answer

Commence modified resuscitation as guided by the ReSPECT form - this may include CPR but with limitations on escalation such as not proceeding to ICU

Answer

Start full ALS without any modification - only a ticked DNACPR box prevents CPR

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Contact the patient's GP before making any decision

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Only commence CPR if a family member confirms they want it

Answer

Do not commence any resuscitation - a ReSPECT form always means DNACPR

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): ReSPECT Form Interpretation

A pre-hospital physician is considering whether to attempt resuscitation on a patient found in cardiac arrest who has an emergency care treatment plan (ReSPECT form) in place. The form indicates 'modified CPR' but the box for 'Do not attempt CPR' is not ticked. What should the clinician do?