You have just arrived with an AED at a scene where fellow OEC Technicians are treating a patient in cardiac arrest. ALS has been contacted and is about 1 minute away. Which of the following actions would you take?
a. Let the OEC Technicians continue CPR and wait for ALS.
b. Apply and use the AED.
c. Relieve the OEC Technician doing chest compressions.
d. Go outside to direct ALS when they arrive.
Answer: b
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