A patient in cardiac arrest has regained a pulse after two shocks, but is still apneic. Which action would be appropriate next?
A) Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine board as treatment is continued
B) Remove the AED once it is determined that a pulse has returned and initiate transport
C) Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm with the AED every 5 minutes
D) Cancel the ALS assistance request and proceed directly to the hospital
A) Transport the patient supine and secured to a long spine board as treatment is continued
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