NREMT EMT

Answer: C - A critical incident stress debriefing should be held with 24-72 hours of a major incident. Holding the debriefing shortly after the event and as soon as all involved personnel are available and a mental health professional can respond is a crucial part of decompressing the immediate emotions and reactions of the events. The timely debriefing creates a supportive, appropriate outlet for the feelings and expressions that are normal after a critical event, and may not be understood by non-professionals. Other EMS and mental health professionals may offer a crucial kind of support different from and just as valuable as that offered by friends and family.