If another person is present and able, what should you do to ensure 911 is called quickly?

If another person is present and able, what should you do to ensure 911 is called quickly?

• A. Call 911 yourself
• B. Wait for EMS to arrive
• C. Call 911 through a supervisor
• D. Point to a bystander and instruct them to call 911 and describe the victim's ailment

Answer: (D)

When every second counts, delegate the task of calling for help to a capable bystander while you start helping the victim. Point to someone who can call 911 and clearly tell them to place the call immediately, then describe what happened and the victim’s condition so the dispatcher has the right information. This approach gets professional help on the way right away and lets you focus on immediate care, such as checking responsiveness and providing basic first aid if needed. Waiting to call yourself or waiting for EMS to arrive without getting a call out first wastes time, and involving a supervisor adds an unnecessary step. The fastest, most effective path is to have a bystander call 911 and relay the situation.

When every second counts, delegate the task of calling for help to a capable bystander while you start helping the victim. Point to someone who can call 911 and clearly tell them to place the call immediately, then describe what happened and the victim’s condition so the dispatcher has the right information. This approach gets professional help on the way right away and lets you focus on immediate care, such as checking responsiveness and providing basic first aid if needed. Waiting to call yourself or waiting for EMS to arrive without getting a call out first wastes time, and involving a supervisor adds an unnecessary step. The fastest, most effective path is to have a bystander call 911 and relay the situation.