Under which circumstance should CPR be stopped?

CPR can be appropriately stopped under various circumstances that prioritize patient safety and effective care. If the patient becomes unresponsive, it is critical to reassess their condition; however, in cases of cardiac arrest, CPR should typically be continued until medical professionals arrive, or there is a change in the patient's status that dictates a different response.

When an AED is ready for use, CPR is generally paused only to allow for assessment and shock delivery, but it should be resumed immediately after the AED analyzes the heart rhythm or delivers a shock.

If another rescuer cannot continue, it is essential to ensure that CPR is maintained without interruption. This means that CPR may be paused only to switch the rescuer or if assistance arrives, but continuity of care must be maintained.

These factors highlight the need for a lifeguard to continuously evaluate the situation and ensure that CPR is performed effectively while adhering to protocols regarding AED deployment and teamwork. Therefore, stopping CPR should be a carefully considered decision based on the overall context of the emergency situation.