In Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), what are 'pre-arrival instructions'?

In Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), what

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ADirections to the nearest hospital for the caller
BLifesaving guidance given to the caller before EMS arrives
CInstructions for the ambulance crew's route
DA summary read back to the supervisor

✓ Correct answer: B. Lifesaving guidance given to the caller before EMS arrives Pre-arrival instructions are scripted, protocol-driven directions (e.g., CPR, bleeding control) the call taker relays to the caller so care begins before responders reach the scene.

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