[Scan-DC] What's a B?

[Doug K.]

Thanks, Gary, a good concise explanation!

Have had other answers, both privately and I think on the list, that had 
similar info - I figured it had to do with a specific situation or level of 
care or something... just wasn't sure exactly what -

Thanks again!

Regards,

Doug

>From: Gary Chatters <gc@Radix.Net>
>To: "Doug K." <oldsdoug@hotmail.com>
>CC: scan-dc@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] What's a B?
>Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:35:18 -0500 (EST)
>
>
>
>On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, Doug K. wrote:
>
> > I've heard ambulances/medic units (sorry, EMS units!) refer to DNR-Bs...
> >
> > I know what a DNR is - what's the "B"?
> >
>
>There are two options on the Maryland DNR form, "A" and "B", that specify
>different levels of care.  Conveniently, they generally correspond to the
>levels of care from ALS or BLS units.  In either case, if cardiac arrest
>occurs, care ceases.  If a BLS unit arrives on the scene of an ALS
>dispatch and finds that the patient has a valid DNR form with B option
>selected, the ALS unit may be placed in service.
>
>Originally, there were no options.  A DNR form corresponded to what is now
>DNR-B.
>
>
>gc


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