You are transporting a 57-year-old male who went into cardiac arrest at home. After two shocks and CPR, he regained a pulse, but remains unresponsive and in respiratory arrest. During transport, your reassessment reveals the absence of a carotid pulse. Which one of the following should you do first?

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The absence of a carotid pulse indicates the patient is in cardiac arrest once again, and immediate intervention is necessary. Therefore, the first step should be to stop the ambulance and analyze the heart rhythm with the AED to determine if a shock is needed.

You Are Transporting a 57-Year-Old Male Who Went into Cardiac