Do not resuscitate orders in schools. Committee on School Health and Committee on Bioethics. American Academy of Pediatrics.
Increased medical knowledge and technology have led to the survival of many children who previously would have died of a variety of conditions. As these children with continuing life-threatening problems reach school age, families, professionals, and paraprofessionals have to deal with the challenges involved in their care. Some children may be at high risk of dying while in school. When families have chosen to limit resuscitative efforts, school officials should understand the medical, emotional, and legal issues involved.
D001675:Bioethics; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D010819:Physician's Role; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D012574:Schools