That's not true at all. CPR is performed in the field on non-responsive patients who aren't breathing. Depending on level of training, you may or may not bother looking for a pulse.
In hospitals, CPR will be performed when the heart stops moving blood effectively. There are several ineffective rhythms the heart may be in. None of which would classify the patient as dead.
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That's not true at all. CPR is performed in the field on non-responsive patients who aren't breathing. Depending on level of training, you may or may not bother looking for a pulse.
In hospitals, CPR will be performed when the heart stops moving blood effectively. There are several ineffective rhythms the heart may be in. None of which would classify the patient as dead.