During transport of a patient with a DNAR order, how should you proceed?

Providing supportive care, such as oxygen and keeping the patient comfortable, is the appropriate course of action when a DNAR (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation) order is in place. A DNAR order indicates that the patient has expressed their wish not to have resuscitative efforts such as CPR in the event of cardiac arrest. As an EMT, respecting the patient's wishes is paramount, which means you would not initiate CPR or other invasive measures.

Instead, the focus should be on ensuring the patient's comfort and dignity during transport. This may include administering supplemental oxygen as needed to alleviate distress or complications associated with their condition. Keeping the patient comfortable is not only in line with their wishes but also adheres to ethical standards of care in emergency medical services.

Monitoring the patient is also important, but this should be done within the context of providing supportive care rather than implying any resuscitation efforts. Disregarding the DNAR order is not appropriate, as it denotes the patient's expressed wishes, which must always be respected in line with legal and ethical guidelines in healthcare.