Children sample | Adults sample | RR (95% CI); p value | |
n=186 | n=538 | ||
DNR | 123 (66.1) | 404 (75.1) | |
Withholding/withdrawing | 63 (33.9) | 134 (24.9) | 1.5 (1.1 to 2.3); 0.02 |
LSL decision reported in the medical chart | 98 (52.6) | 181 (33.7) | 2.2 (1.5 to 3.1); <0.001 |
Family involved in the decision making process | 44 (23.0) | 47 (8.7) | 2.7 (1.9 to 3.9); <0.001 |
The proportions between the two groups were compared using χ2 test and expressed by the RR with the respective 95% CI. DNR, do not resuscitate order; LSL, life support limitation.
The proportions between the two groups were compared using χ2 test and expressed by the RR with the respective 95% CI. DNR, do not resuscitate order; LSL, life support limitation.