During high-quality CPR, when do rescuers typically pause compressions?

During high-quality CPR, when do rescuers typically pause compressions?

• A. When checking pulse
• B. When changing compressors
• C. When checking for responsiveness
• D. When analyzing rhythm

Answer: (B)

During high-quality CPR the goal is to keep chest compressions going with as few interruptions as possible. The deliberate, brief pause that occurs is when the person delivering compressions hands off to a teammate to take over. This rotation lets fatigue not degrade compression depth and rate, helping maintain effective perfusion without long breaks. Other actions like checking a pulse or responsiveness are not reliable or necessary parts of the ongoing CPR cycle, and rhythm analysis or shock delivery is handled by the defibrillator with only a very brief pause as needed. So, the typical pause is specifically to change compressors.

During high-quality CPR the goal is to keep chest compressions going with as few interruptions as possible. The deliberate, brief pause that occurs is when the person delivering compressions hands off to a teammate to take over. This rotation lets fatigue not degrade compression depth and rate, helping maintain effective perfusion without long breaks. Other actions like checking a pulse or responsiveness are not reliable or necessary parts of the ongoing CPR cycle, and rhythm analysis or shock delivery is handled by the defibrillator with only a very brief pause as needed. So, the typical pause is specifically to change compressors.