You are the first on the scene of a 72-year-old patient in cardiac arrest.You have your medical supply kit,oxygen,and an AED.At least 4 to 5 minutes of high-quality CPR has been provided by the police officer who arrived before you.You have confirmed an open airway,apnea,and pulselessness.Which of the following should you do next?

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The next step is to apply the defibrillator pads and shock as indicated. The patient is in cardiac arrest, and defibrillation is the most effective treatment for shockable rhythms like ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The AED will analyze the patient's rhythm and determine if a shock is indicated. The sooner defibrillation is performed, the better the chances of survival.

You Are the First on the Scene of a 72-Year-Old