Question 127 · LEK · Organization of emergency medical services
Currently, the medical operator at the Regional Dispatch Center plays a particular role during resuscitations carried out by non-professional bystanders. Which of the following does not belong to the competences of the operator?
- A. to teach how to examine the pulse of the victim.
- B. to provide instructions on CPR procedures by phone.
- C. to localize the nearest AED.
- D. to send the nearest AED.
- E. to stay in continuous touch with a rescuing person.
Hint
Recall which assessment lay bystanders are no longer asked to perform in modern BLS when a person collapses.
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