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Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR) 2012 Neighborhood Legal Services Inc., Family Unit Updated: 7/2012 Page 1 of 2 237 Main Street, Suite 400 Buffalo, New York 14203 Phone: Fax: Web: What is a Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR)? A Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) is an advance direction that you make saying that cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not to be administered to you. Doctors, nurses and emergency medical personnel will not attempt emergency CPR if your breathing or heart stops. What is Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to the medical procedures used to restart a person s heart and breathing when they suffer heart failure. CPR may involve simple efforts such as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and external chest compression.
A Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) is an advance direction that you make saying that cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not to be administered to you. Doctors, nurses and emergency medical personnel will not attempt emergency CPR if your
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