Difference between revisions of "DNE"
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| − | Lesser known than [[DNR]] or DNI, '''DNE''' stands for ''' | + | Lesser known than [[DNR]] or DNI, '''DNE''' stands for '''do not extubate'''. |
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| + | It is unclear the origins of the '''DNE''' order. Decades ago, the prevailing thought was that it was created by patients who never wanted to die. However, recent evidence shows it's actually an order entered by health care professionals directed towards radiologists: '''do not extubate''' the patient when the patient gets down there, for Pete's sake!<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/08/radiology/ Tip: If You Need to Extubate Patient, Send to Radiology (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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| + | - [[Cricoid Pressure]] | ||
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| + | - [[Endotracheal Tube]] | ||
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| + | - [[Nasal Trumpet]] | ||
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[[Category:Critical Care]] | [[Category:Critical Care]] | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 3 July 2017
Lesser known than DNR or DNI, DNE stands for do not extubate.
Origins
It is unclear the origins of the DNE order. Decades ago, the prevailing thought was that it was created by patients who never wanted to die. However, recent evidence shows it's actually an order entered by health care professionals directed towards radiologists: do not extubate the patient when the patient gets down there, for Pete's sake![1]
Related Reading
- Nasal Trombone
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