Answer :
Final answer:
Resuscitation measures may be stopped when advanced medical help arrives and takes responsibility or if the victim has a DNR or DNAR order. It should not be stopped just because the victim is not responding immediately or if the rescuer feels overwhelmed, unless personal safety is at risk.
Explanation:
When discussing when resuscitation measures may be stopped, various situations must be considered. Resuscitation measures, such as CPR, can be stopped when advanced medical help arrives and takes over the situation. It is critical for the person administering CPR to continue until professional medical personnel, who can provide a higher level of care, arrive at the scene. In some cases, if the patient has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) or do-not-attempt-resuscitation (DNAR) order, then resuscitation attempts should not begin or should be halted if previously unaware of such directives.
Stopping resuscitation based solely on a victim not responding to initial interventions or if the rescuer is feeling overwhelmed could result in cessation of potentially life-saving measures prematurely, and therefore are not appropriate reasons to stop. The rescuer's personal well-being, such as feeling tired or unsafe, are also important to consider, as rescuers should not compromise their own safety in the process of trying to save lives.
