During which phase can CPR be attempted?

Tactical evacuation care is the appropriate phase during which CPR can be attempted. This phase happens after initial life-threatening conditions have been addressed and the casualty is stable enough for more advanced interventions. It provides a controlled environment where personnel can perform CPR while ensuring that the casualty is properly positioned, monitored, and that resources are available.

In contrast, during direct combat operations, the environment is too chaotic and unpredictable for effective CPR, and immediate life-saving measures like hemorrhage control are prioritized. The initial assessment phase focuses on rapidly identifying life-threatening injuries and administering critical interventions rather than performing resuscitation. Lastly, transport to the hospital is generally not ideal for starting CPR, as the focus shifts to getting the casualty to definitive care rather than performing lifesaving measures during transit.