KDPatty

See that makes sense, but requires a HCP to follow up. We've had to fight our MD's before to resume code status.

I'm starting to study for my CCRN, and have read how wonderful Laura Gasparis' videos are. Anyone have a copy they would like to sell? Or, know of another good series? I'm a visual learner, and typically need something to follow as a guide. I have the Pass CCRN book, but am pretty overwhelmed at first glance. 2 years of tele/stepdown experience, including lots of Vents, critical drips, ET intubations: so I will benefit largely from the certification but lack the traditional ICU experience. Though I have checked and do qualify for the hours to sit the exam.

That's so weird to me. I know my old hospital, I sent a patient down for surgery, as a DNR, his blood pressure tanked and they weren't able to bring it up and he "expired" in the OR. My concern is that the code statis isnt reverting post op. Right now I have a PT who I know was adamant DNI with an ET tube. I sent her to surgery, so I know she was pretty particular on this and her daughter, who is signing authority, was supportive of it.

This is a new one for me, so I'm wondering how prevalent this is. I work in an LTACC, that is based within a host hospital. In order for our patients to have any surgical procedure, they have to be FC. Lots of times we send a pt down for surgery, that requires intubation, they fail to wean, and we get them back a few days later, still intubated or trached and pegged. Often said patient was DNR or DNI prior to surgery, and they get re admitted to us as FC. having come one from a big acute care hospital where this was not the case, it seems strange and unethical to me. Anyone else see this policy where they work? Thoughts?