when do you attempt to give cpr (cardio pulmonary resuscitation)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR is indicated for any person unresponsive with no breathing or breathing only in occasional agonal gasps, as it is most likely that they are in cardiac arrest.[6]:S643 If a person still has a pulse but is not breathing (respiratory arrest) artificial ventilations may be more appropriate, but, due to the difficulty people have in accurately assessing the presence or absence of a pulse, CPR guidelines recommend that lay persons should not be instructed to check the pulse, while giving healthcare professionals the option to check a pulse.[7] In those with cardiac arrest due to trauma, CPR is considered futile but still recommended.[8] Correcting the underlying cause such as a tension pneumothorax or pericardial tamponade may help.[8]