Criteria for termination of resuscitation in trauma?

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Criteria for termination of resuscitation in trauma?

Termination of resuscitation in trauma is guided by a prognosis-based assessment: if the patient has had a prolonged arrest with no return of spontaneous circulation despite high-quality CPR and there are no reversible causes identifiable or addressable, continuing resuscitation is unlikely to succeed. In this situation, following established local protocols and ethical guidelines helps ensure decisions are consistent and appropriate for the situation and resources. Age or a fixed time rule does not reliably determine futility, and CPR should not be stopped solely because of age or a predetermined duration.

Termination of resuscitation in trauma is guided by a prognosis-based assessment: if the patient has had a prolonged arrest with no return of spontaneous circulation despite high-quality CPR and there are no reversible causes identifiable or addressable, continuing resuscitation is unlikely to succeed. In this situation, following established local protocols and ethical guidelines helps ensure decisions are consistent and appropriate for the situation and resources. Age or a fixed time rule does not reliably determine futility, and CPR should not be stopped solely because of age or a predetermined duration.

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