Reducing unnecessary and non-indicated resuscitation attempts in COVID-19 oncology patients by improving documentation of resuscitation plan on admission including early recognition of appropriate DNACPR
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چکیده
The resuscitation status of oncology patients plays an essential part patients' care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local Guy's and St Thomas’ National Institute for Health Care Excellence guidelines advise cardiopulmonary (CPR) in adult inpatients with COVID
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1473-4893', '1470-2118']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.21-2-s58