That's a very interesting point that you raise. It's unfortunate that people who prepare to help others need to consider topics like this.

Is anyone aware of any lawsuits in connection to resuscitation attempts by lay bystanders? Personally, I thought the only real legal obligation for the lay person is that once you start administering CPR, then you must continue until the person revives (yay!), you're relieved by another trained person, too exhuasted, scene becomes unsafe, physician tells you to stop...I think I missed one or two more conditions. Ironically, you're more legally safe by doing nothing.