CPR Audiovisual Tool to Impact ICU Patients' Surrogate Anxiety Level.

Audiovisual Tool Use in the ICU, to Impact the Anxiety Level of Patients' Surrogates While Deciding on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Video or No Video to decrease HCPOA/LAR anxiety and increase knowledge as it pertains to CPR.

Designated surrogate decision makers of 30 medical intensive care unit patients will be consented and enrolled to receive either a video describing CPR and it's outcomes after standard of care code discussions versus standard of care code discussions alone. All participants will complete a short questionnaire to determine their knowledge level regarding CPR and to assess their anxiety levels. Patients who view the video will also rate their comfort level while watching the video on a 5 point Likert scale.

Surrogate decision maker or power of attorney identified within the first 48 hours of ICU admission.

Surrogates or power of attorney over the age of 18 y/o

Secondary Subjects:

• Admitted to the ICU
• Critically ill to the point of treating team discussing code status with LAR/POA/Family