Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Associated With Poor Surgical Outcomes Even
- ICU
- 19/04/2011
Surgical patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders appear to be at higher risk for poor surgical outcomes, according to a report published online...
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