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May 8th, 2012
Fact of the week:
A DNR Bracelet counts as a legimate form of a DNR for EMS providers to acknowledge.
As stated in NYS DOH Part 800.90:
"A DNR bracelet shall consist of a piece of metal no less than 1.5 inches in length and no less than one-half inch in width with the symbol commonly referred to as the caduceus on the obverse and the words Do Not Resuscitate in letters of no less than 16 point size on the reverse. The ends of the piece of metal shall be linked to one another with material of sufficient strength as to be serviceable for ordinary use. A caduceus is a representation of a staff with one entwined snake and one wing at the top."
"DNR bracelets may be sold for use only by persons who have been issued a valid nonhospital order not to resuscitate"
A DNR Bracelet counts as a legimate form of a DNR for EMS providers to acknowledge.
As stated in NYS DOH Part 800.90:
"A DNR bracelet shall consist of a piece of metal no less than 1.5 inches in length and no less than one-half inch in width with the symbol commonly referred to as the caduceus on the obverse and the words Do Not Resuscitate in letters of no less than 16 point size on the reverse. The ends of the piece of metal shall be linked to one another with material of sufficient strength as to be serviceable for ordinary use. A caduceus is a representation of a staff with one entwined snake and one wing at the top."
"DNR bracelets may be sold for use only by persons who have been issued a valid nonhospital order not to resuscitate"