Question

The mother of a​ 4-month-old boy awoke to find him in his crib and not breathing. On​ scene, you are providing resuscitative care while the parents watch on in disbelief. Which of the following would be most appropriate regarding their presence in the​ room?
(A) Escort them to another part of the house despite them wanting to stay.
(B) Ask the parents to wait in the ambulance for transport.
(C) Allow them to observe the resuscitation if they wish.
(D) Move to the ambulance for continued resuscitation en route.

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Escort them to another part of the house despite them wanting to stay.

Explanation:

In a resuscitation the presence of anyone who is not part of the procedure can disrupt the team, especially people with affective ties with the patient. In these situations the right thing is to take these people to another environment.

When resuscitation is needed, every minute is precious, so you should start the procedure quickly where you are without wasting time.