484 changing practices of decision making regarding do-not-attempt-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation orders amid the covid-19 pandemic

ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic has prompted more widespread and earlier decision-making regarding resuscitation status. Although case-fatality-rates were higher for older hospitalised patients with COVID-19, many older patients survived the illness. Advance care planning should be prioritised in all patients and should remain clinical practice despite the pandemic.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research