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  • This Radiolab Episode always comes to my mind when people bring up CPR in any context. Apparently doctors overwhelmingly don't wish to be resuscitated for a good reason...

    • It's critical to point out the primary scenario associated with the survey and chart data in that article.

      "Given the scenario of irreversable brain injury".

      That changes everything.

      • Oh definitely. 10 minutes max to administer CPR before death is pretty much certain. IIRC, after 3 minutes chances of brain damage rise to 80%.

        Not to mention the 30% chance of painful broken ribs, but hey at least you're alive with probably a hefty hospital bill, at least in the states.

        I suppose that an addendum should be added to do not resuscitate tags. Do not resuscitate after specified time span. Or something like that.

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