Who requires CPR?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical intervention for individuals who are unresponsive and do not have a pulse. This situation indicates that the heart is not effectively pumping blood, which compromises oxygen delivery to vital organs. CPR serves to manually pump blood and provide artificial ventilation to maintain blood flow and oxygenation until professional medical help can arrive or until an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available.

In circumstances where a person is unresponsive and pulseless, time is of the essence. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival for victims of cardiac arrest by preserving brain function and sustaining vital organs until definitive advanced care can be provided. The lack of response and absence of a pulse are critical indicators that someone requires immediate resuscitative efforts.