Elderly patients' views on cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Elderly patients' views on cardiopulmonary resuscitation

The majority of elderly patients questioned felt that selective application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the elderly was appropriate. Discusses factors that may influence selection. A considerable proportion of patients, particularly men, wished to be resuscitated if the need arose. (Abstract...

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Veröffentlicht in:Age and ageing 1986-11, Vol.15 (Nov 86), p.364-368
Hauptverfasser: Gunasedera, N P R, Clements, L T S, Tiller, D J, Bhattacharya, B K
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Sprache:eng
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Elderly people
Heart diseases
Resuscitation
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Zusammenfassung:The majority of elderly patients questioned felt that selective application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the elderly was appropriate. Discusses factors that may influence selection. A considerable proportion of patients, particularly men, wished to be resuscitated if the need arose. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0002-0729