Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences

Posted by joko @joko, Mar 27, 2023

Do you have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order) with your primary care physician? Do you wear a medical ID bracelets/necklace with DNR instructions? What experiences have you (or if you are a caregiver) had with Medical IDs, specifically with the DNR orders? Is there anything critically important that you should consider before you put this on your id and what has happened to people who wear it. (I mean do the EMTs follow instructions?) Appreciate insights.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 16 12:41pm

In reply to @florida16600 "Is there anyone out there that has had a kidney transplant after age 75?" + (show)

@florida6600 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I encourage you to go to the transplants support group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/transplants/ and look through the discussions there.

I am hoping to be evaluated for a kidney transplant this year. I am almost 71. Are you ESRD and eligible for a transplant?
Ginger

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 16 2:34pm

In reply to @florida16600 "Is there anyone out there that has had a kidney transplant after age 75?" + (show)

@florida16600, I want to add my welcome to @gingerw"s welcome. I want to introduce myself by adding that I was 60 when I reeived my transplant -liver and a kidney. I am now the same age as you are, and doing well.

I have located some information from the national Kidney Registry Website about Maximum Age. This is what they say:
" Maximum age for a kidney transplant: While there is no specific upper age limit for kidney transplantation, older patients may face additional evaluations before being approved for the procedure. Transplant centers may consider factors such as the individual’s physical fitness, existing medical conditions, the risk of complications, required post-transplant medical management, and life expectancy.
According to the latest data from OPTN, 13% of all kidney transplant recipients to date (including kidneys from both living and deceased donors) have been over 65, while 39% have been between the ages of 50 and 64. In 2022, 23% of all transplant recipients were over 65, and 41% were aged 50–64.
In general, if an older kidney patient is deemed unqualified for a transplant, it may not be solely due to their age. While age may be a factor, other issues can be more disqualifying, such as overall health, active or recurrent cancer, an active or uncontrolled infection, or severe health issues such as heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure.
If you are an older kidney patient, you can register with the National Kidney Registry to find a transplant center that will evaluate you as a potential kidney transplant recipient.
source: National Kidney Registry
https://www.kidneyregistry.org/for-donors/kidney-donation-blog/is-there-an-age-limit-for-kidney-transplant-or-kidney-donation/

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Here is a Connect transplant support group
- Policy Age for Kidney Transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/policy-age-for-kidney-transplant/