What is the primary goal of CPR?

The primary goal of CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is to restore breathing and circulation in a person who has stopped breathing or whose heart has ceased to beat effectively. When a person suffers from cardiac arrest or a respiratory emergency, vital organs, especially the brain, begin to suffer damage due to a lack of oxygen. CPR techniques, which involve chest compressions and rescue breaths, aim to provide artificial circulation and ventilation, thereby maintaining blood flow to the brain and vital organs until advanced medical help arrives. This immediate intervention is crucial in increasing the chances of survival and reducing the risk of permanent damage or death.

Other options, while important in different contexts, do not align with the primary aim of CPR. Stabilizing a patient’s temperature, preventing drowning, and reducing shock are all significant aspects of emergency care but do not specifically address the need for immediate restoration of breathing and circulation, which is the essence of CPR.