My forum name isn't just for show. I've been on an ambulance service for 17 years.
The dispatcher is just doing their job - Doing something is better than doing nothing at all. Something that I've always thought of during the times I've done CPR is how long they've been down vs. the quality of life they will have after they've been down that long IF we get them back. CPR doesn't have a high success rate. You roughly have 6 to 10 minutes once brain death starts to occur after you stop breathing.
Now DNR orders are a whole different matter. If we are presented with a valid DNR order from the individual that says don't do crap, and the family wants you to, the DNR is what needs to be followed.
It's a tough call...
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Re: ...As per her and her family's wishes.
