do not attempt resuscitation
do not at·tempt re·sus·ci·ta·tion
(DNAR) (dū not ă-tempt' rē-sus'i-tā'shŭn) Directive to health care workers from a patient who has expressed in writing a wish not to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
do not at·tempt re·sus·ci·ta·tion
(DNAR) (dū not ă-tempt' rē-sus'i-tā'shŭn) Directive to health care workers from a patient who has expressed in writing a wish not to be resuscitated in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
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