Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

When should you stop trying to resuscitate a casualty?

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When you think they're dead

When they show signs of life and breathe normally

When they've turned blue

When you think the ambulance is coming

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When they show signs of life and breathe normallyThis was the right answer

Normal breathing and signs of life permit stopping CPR. Gasping does not. Otherwise continue within your ability, following emergency and AED instructions.

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Know when to continue CPR and follow AED promptsReviewed guidance summary · Normal breathing, exhaustion, professional takeover and AED instructions qualify the old unconditional continue-or-stop explanations.

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