What is the best way to increase CPR survival rates in the field?
a. Provide early defibrillation.
b. Start intravenous access immediately.
c. Get the patient to a hospital.
d. Immediately intubate the patient.
ANS: A
Studies have shown that the survival rates are highest when immediate bystander CPR is pro-vided and defibrillation occurs within 5 min after sudden cardiac arrest.
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