Question 4836
How long should resuscitation of an injured person last?
- 5 minutes at most.
- If the person has not recovered after 2 minutes, it is better to stop.
- Until the person recovers or medical help arrives.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Until the person recovers or medical help arrives.
Once started, resuscitation has no maximum duration. Keep going until the injured person starts breathing normally again or medical help arrives and a professional takes over or tells you to stop. You may also stop if you are too exhausted to continue. There is no 2-minute or 5-minute limit.