You and your partner are attempting to resuscitate a middle-aged female in cardiac arrest. Because of the remote location you are in, you are unable to contact medical control. What should you do?

A. Make continuous attempts to contact medical control.
B. Perform CPR only and initiate immediate transport.
C. Ask the husband if he wants to continue resuscitation.
D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.


Ans: D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

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