Termination of resuscitation in nontraumatic cardiopulmonary arrest

Prehosp Emerg Care. 2011 Oct-Dec;15(4):542. doi: 10.3109/10903127.2011.598621. Epub 2011 Jul 28.

Abstract

The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) believes that emergency medical services (EMS) providers should be able to utilize evidence-guided methodology for the termination of resuscitation in nontraumatic cardiopulmonary arrest. This is the official position of the NAEMSP. Key words: termination of resuscitation; cardiopulmonary arrest; nontraumatic; EMS; position statement; NAEMSP.

Publication types

  • Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Protocols / standards
  • Emergency Medical Services / standards*
  • Heart Arrest / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Resuscitation / standards*
  • Withholding Treatment / standards*