What happens if you give CPR to a conscious person?

They would probably be screaming get off of me and trying to push you away. It takes about 100 pounds of pressure to properly do CPR, that will break ribs, contuse the heart and generally hurt a whole lot. read more

There has been an increase in reports of people waking up during CPR, which is attributed to the new (since 2005) focus on high-quality CPR. This has been called CPR induced consciousness. Return of consciousness during ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A systematic review. read more

Since CPR generally requires breaking rib bones, the conscious person you are assaulting will probably tell you to stop and/or try to stop you by force since broken ribs don't feel good. If you think a person needs CPR follow these steps. read more

However, If you are not sure if the person needs CPR, you SHOULD give it anyway. For the layman / general public, it can be difficult to asses an unresponsive person (to locate a pulse). So, if you think someone may need it, but are not sure if they do - you should follow protocol and resume with CPR. read more