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Originally Posted by MandoMan
If the intention was that the person not be resuscitated, it’s a shame that the spouse called 911 (I assume) and that paramedics were sent. They are trained to do everything possible to save life, not to stop to discuss DNRs. If the spouse had perhaps maintained a quiet vigil for an hour or two until the person was dead, then made a non-911 call, this could have been avoided.
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There clearly are situations where the person has not suffered an arrest but perhaps is having difficulty breathing or chest pain. It is perfectly correct to call 911 in this situation as intervention before arrest is warranted even if there is a DNR.
So EMT's get called and before or shortly after their arrival, the person arrests. The immediate call for help as right, and the request to not resuscitate once absence of a heartbeat is established is also right.