Cardiac Arrest Protocols in Dental Office · CDA

Which of the following statements about resuscitation training for dental offices is correct?

Only the treating dentist needs to be trained in CPR and AED use
Every dental team member should be trained and competent in BLS and AED use
Being trained just once at the very start of one's career is entirely sufficient
No training is necessary as long as a working AED is available on-site

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Correct answer: Every dental team member should be trained and competent in BLS and AED use

Guidelines recommend that all dental care professionals be trained in BLS (CPR and AED use), because emergencies can occur at any time and teamwork is required for effective response.

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