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When should you discontinue CPR?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/12/2022

Continue CPR until:

a. An AED becomes available to hook up to the victim

b. More advanced medical personnel take over

c. The scene becomes unsafe (get yourself & the victim to safe environment)

d. The victim shows signs of life

e. You are too tired to continue

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Why should CPR be done?

CPR should be performed if a person is unconscious and not breathing

Do you captalize the word CPR?

The acronym should be all caps: CPR.

What happens to NaHCO3 when used in CPR?

Baking soda should not be used in CPR.

How should CPR be performed on a person with a punctured lung?

cpr cannot be done

Of a victim is unresponsive what should you do before starting CPR?

If I am not mistaken, first you should clear there air passage, then CPR.

When shouls CPR be used?

CPR should be used if someone is unconscious and cannot breathe.

When should CPR be started on a child?

Start CPR on a child when no breathing and no pulse is confirmed.

How often should you stop CPR to check a pulse?

Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.

Should you begin CPR once a victim has been in cardiac arrest for over 30 minutes?

Yes; you should still do CPR.

When doing CPR what should you do when the victim show no sign of circulation?

Continue CPR if no signs of circulation.

What should you do if you have a boyfriend and he is not willing to discontinue the relationship?

Involve your parents.

What should you do if a person needs CPR but nobody who is nearby can do CPR?

CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY AND ASK FOR THE AMBULANCE! If you are at the beach the lifeguard should be able to.