The patient who is pulseless and apneic with fixed and dilated pupils may or may not be a candidate for attempted resuscitation.

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The decision regarding attempted resuscitation should be made based on the patient's known medical history and any advanced directives or do-not-resuscitate orders. However, in the absence of such information, a pulseless and apneic patient with fixed and dilated pupils should generally be considered a candidate for attempted resuscitation.

The Patient Who Is Pulseless and Apneic with Fixed and Dilated