CPR or pulse check: What to do when someone is unconscious

Should you check the pulse of an unconscious person before starting CPR? A cardiovascular surgeon explains what an untrained bystander should do first and why delaying CPR can be dangerous.
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- India
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- lifestyle desk
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- Saturday, 10 October 2026, 6:00 am IST
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