How often should you re-evaluate the victim during CPR?

Re-evaluating the victim during CPR is critical to ensuring that the quality of care being provided is effective and that any necessary adjustments can be made promptly. The guideline to re-evaluate every 2 minutes or after each set of 30 compressions is based on maintaining situational awareness about the victim's condition, allowing for timely checks on their responsiveness and any signs of circulation.

This interval ensures that rescuers can effectively monitor the victim's status and determine if the situation has improved—such as regaining consciousness or breathing normally—or if there is a need to continue with CPR or escalate care. This frequent assessment helps ensure that the responder is not only providing high-quality compressions but also can respond appropriately to changes in the victim’s condition.