Table 3

Treatment limitations

Documentation of treatment limitationsTotal (n=581)
No treatment limitations475 (81.8%)
Treatment limitationsNot specifically reported
 DNR106 (18.2%)0
 No mechanical ventilation66 (11.4%)3 (0.5%)
 No non-mechanical ventilation62 (10.7%)4 (0.7%)
 No ICU (or CCU*)54 (9.3%)4 (0.7%)
 No dialysis2 (0.3%)104 (17.9%)
 No surgery3 (0.5%)103 (17.7%)
 No blood products5 (0.9%)51 (8.8%)
 No antibiotics1 (0.2%)104 (17.9%)
 No invasive diagnostics2 (0.3%)104 (17.9%)
  • Data are n (%).

  • The specific limitations are presented only if they were reported explicitly.

  • *Specific reported no CCU in three patients.

  • CCU, cardiac care unit; DNR, do not resuscitate; ICU, intensive care unit.