When can a paramedic discontinue resusation efforts?

* When the victim has been declared deceased by a physician.

* When there are no signs of life and resuscitation efforts have been ongoing for at least 20 minutes.

* When the victim has a terminal illness and the family has requested that resuscitation efforts be discontinued.

* When the victim has a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order.

* When continuing CPR would be futile.