Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the EMT to take when caring for a patient with an AICD who goes into cardiac arrest?
A) CPR should be started, but the AED should not be used while on-scene or transporting the patient.
B) The AED should be applied and used, but CPR should not be started while on-scene or transporting the patient.
C) No action beyond transport is required since the patient already has an implanted defibrillator.
D) CPR and an AED should be used as indicated while on-scene and transporting the patient.
D
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