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Sedgwick County 911 urges callers to call immediately and follow dispatcher CPR instructions
Summary
Sedgwick County 911 staff urged residents to call 911 at the first sign of cardiac arrest, saying dispatchers are CPR-certified, trained by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch, and will guide callers step-by-step until EMS arrives.
Sedgwick County 911 staff urged residents to call 911 immediately if someone collapses or shows signs of cardiac arrest, saying dispatchers will give real-time CPR instructions until emergency medical services arrive. "When you call 911, trained emergency communication specialists don't just send help, they stay with you on the line and guide you step by step through CPR until EMS arrives," a Sedgwick County 911 staff member said.
The announcement stressed the urgency of early…
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