Don't Look, Listen, or Feel

Classically, the first step to CPR after making sure the scene is safe was “look, listen, and feel”. The idea was that by using three of the five senses, rescuers would be able to determine whether a patient needed resuscitation. With the new guidelines from the American Heart Association, “look, listen, and feel” is out the window. Now, rescuers are asked to feel for a pulse for a maximum of ten seconds, and if no pulse is palpated after ten seconds, CPR should be started.