A patient's DNR order was revoked during surgery. When can it usually be reinstated?

Reinstating a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order after it has been revoked during surgery is typically governed by institutional policies and protocols. Each healthcare facility has specific guidelines on how and when a DNR can be reinstated following surgical procedures.

This approach ensures that the patient's wishes regarding resuscitation are respected, while also considering the specific context in which the order was revoked (during surgery), where immediate resuscitation may be necessary. Following surgery, the healthcare team will review the patient's condition and consult institutional policies to determine the appropriate timing for reinstating the DNR, if the patient wishes to resume their prior preferences about resuscitation efforts.

Individual discretion or family requests might not necessarily align with medical ethics or the established policies in place, hence the emphasis on institutional policy.