In a medical emergency involving a child, which course of action is most appropriate?

• A. Provide only comfort and ignore medical guidance.
• B. Await captain's explicit instruction before acting.
• C. Coordinate with medical staff, provide pediatric CPR if needed, and support the child and family.
• D. Call ground medical dispatch.

Answer: (C)

When a child is in a medical emergency, the priority is to stabilize and get expert help as quickly as possible. The best approach is to coordinate with medical staff, perform pediatric CPR if needed, and support the child and family throughout the situation. This ensures immediate, appropriate care using the expertise available on board or through ground medical support, while also keeping the child and their caregivers calm and informed. Merely offering comfort without addressing the medical needs can delay critical treatment, and waiting for the captain’s instruction before acting can waste precious time. Calling ground medical dispatch is important, but it works best as part of a coordinated response that includes direct medical care and on-scene guidance.