Who should tell you to stop providing CPR?

The leader in a CPR scenario is responsible for making critical decisions, including when to stop providing CPR. This individual is typically the one who assesses the situation, monitors the patient's response, and coordinates the efforts of the team. The leader will evaluate whether the victim shows signs of recovery or if emergency personnel have arrived and are taking over care.

It's important to understand that other roles, such as an assistant or an observer, may provide support or report observations but do not have the final say on whether to discontinue CPR. The coordinator may organize the team but does not typically have the authority to direct medical interventions. Thus, the leader is the most appropriate person to make the call about halting resuscitation efforts.