If another bystander is present and able, who should make the 911 call?

If another bystander is present and able, who should make the 911 call?

• A. The rescuer performing CPR
• B. The victim
• C. The bystander who is present and able to call 911
• D. No one until EMS arrives

Answer: (C)

In a CPR emergency, getting help on the way as quickly as possible is essential. If another bystander is present and able, that person should make the 911 call so the person performing CPR can keep doing chest compressions without interruption. The caller can provide the exact location, what happened, the number of people involved, and the current status of the patient to the dispatcher, which helps EMS respond more quickly. The person in need cannot make the call themselves, and delaying the call would waste valuable minutes. Having one bystander handle the emergency call while the rescuer focuses on CPR keeps the critical process moving smoothly.

In a CPR emergency, getting help on the way as quickly as possible is essential. If another bystander is present and able, that person should make the 911 call so the person performing CPR can keep doing chest compressions without interruption. The caller can provide the exact location, what happened, the number of people involved, and the current status of the patient to the dispatcher, which helps EMS respond more quickly. The person in need cannot make the call themselves, and delaying the call would waste valuable minutes. Having one bystander handle the emergency call while the rescuer focuses on CPR keeps the critical process moving smoothly.