When do you stop giving CPR?

When do you stop giving CPR?

• A. When victim revive
• B. When doctor pronounces the victim dead
• C. When relieved by a person trained in CPR
• D. When you are physically exhausted and are unable to continue

Answer: (A)

Stop CPR when signs of life return. If the person starts breathing normally, moves, or a pulse returns, that shows circulation and breathing are restarting, so continuing chest compressions is no longer appropriate. In real situations you’d then transition to monitoring or hand the care over to trained responders or emergency services who can take over. Other scenarios aren’t the trigger to stop on their own. A doctor pronouncing death on scene doesn’t replace the need to start CPR in the moment, and you don’t rely on someone else merely being there to stop you—handing over to a trained rescuer is the appropriate step. While exhaustion can necessitate a break or a switch if you truly cannot continue, the primary cue is revival or the arrival of professionals who can take over.

Stop CPR when signs of life return. If the person starts breathing normally, moves, or a pulse returns, that shows circulation and breathing are restarting, so continuing chest compressions is no longer appropriate. In real situations you’d then transition to monitoring or hand the care over to trained responders or emergency services who can take over.

Other scenarios aren’t the trigger to stop on their own. A doctor pronouncing death on scene doesn’t replace the need to start CPR in the moment, and you don’t rely on someone else merely being there to stop you—handing over to a trained rescuer is the appropriate step. While exhaustion can necessitate a break or a switch if you truly cannot continue, the primary cue is revival or the arrival of professionals who can take over.