What's the Difference Between DNI(=Do Not Intubate) and DNR(=Do Not Resuscitate) in Intensive Care?

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What's the Difference Between DNI(=Do Not Intubate) and DNR(=Do Not Resuscitate) in Intensive Care?

Many families in the ICU are told their loved one is DNR or DNI — but what does that really mean, and why is it so critical to understand the difference?

In this video, Patrik Hutzel from https://intensivecarehotline.com explains the real-world meaning of DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and DNI (Do Not Intubate) orders — and why they are often confused, misused, or even enforced without proper consent.

🧠 What you’ll learn in this video:
- What DNR and DNI each mean in the ICU
- Why DNR ≠ DNI, and how they can be wrongly combined
- The dangerous assumptions ICU teams may make
- What to ask when a DNR or DNI is proposed
- How to advocate for your loved one’s true wishes
- What to do if a DNR or DNI has been placed without your consent

⚠️ Many families don't realize these orders can result in life-ending decisions. You must know your rights and how to take back control. If your loved one is in ICU and these terms have been mentioned, you need this information now.

💬 If you disagree with a DNR or DNI placed without proper discussion or want to reverse an order, we can help. We’ve done it before and saved lives. Contact us now at:
🌐 https://intensivecarehotline.com
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔗 Related Video:
Watch our deep dive on the Grace Schara case, where a DNI was wrongly treated as a DNR, leading to a shocking outcome:
👉 https://youtu.be/qWfLWRSXB4M?si=49SnroYoFtRSHqGW

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