[NTBR (Not to Be Resuscitated) in 10 questions].
The term "Not To Be Resuscitated" or "NTBR" is largely used in hospitals in the setting of therapeutic limitations. However, interpretations of this term are sometimes very different. The objective of this article is to define the exact meaning of "NTBR", namely, no resuscitation only in case of cardiac arrest. The rules for therapeutic limitation are also defined.
Vincent
J L
JL
Hôpital Erasme Service des Soins Intensifs Route de Lennik 808 1070 Bruxelles.
Van Vooren
J P
JP
D006801:Humans; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D009626:Terminology as Topic