Question 1 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
According to the guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council 2015, when the first aid is provided by a non-trained by-stander, they should:
- A. start chest compressions immediately.
- B. start chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately.
- C. immediately call the emergency medical service and follow the commands of the emergency medical dispatcher.
- D. fetch the AED as quickly as possible and follow its instructions.
- E. find a medically trained person and leave the patient under their care.
Hint
Think about what an untrained person can realistically do and who can coach them by phone in real time.
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