Impact of Early Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation Orders on Procedures and Outcomes of Severe Sepsis

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Examines the impact of early Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) orders on in-hospital mortality and interventional procedures among severe sepsis hospitalizations. Determines patient characteristics among the sepsis DNAR population that affect outcomes. Includes statistics of severe sepsis visits with and without early DNAR orders by age group, race/ethnicity, primary payer, urban and rural hospital locations, and other clinical indicators.

Neza N. Sarkari, Sarah M. Perman, Adit A. Ginde

Journal of Critical Care, 36, 134-139

12/2016

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Healthcare quality · Hospitals · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · California