You are transporting a 54-year-old male in cardiac arrest. An EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner attempt to resuscitate the patient. What is the MOST logical way of notifying the hospital?
A. Call the receiving hospital with your cellular phone as you attempt resuscitation.
B. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital.
C. Request that a police officer respond to the hospital to apprise them of your arrival.
D. Wait until you arrive at the hospital and then quickly apprise them of the situation.
Answer: B. Have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital.
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