Tragically, you have just arrived by the side of a 23-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant and apneic and pulseless after being shot in the abdomen. Regarding care of this woman, which of the following statements would you provide to other rescuers on scene?

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It is important to begin CPR immediately and transport the patient to the hospital as quickly as possible. Waiting for ALS backup will waste precious time and decrease the chances of survival for both the mother and the baby. While it would be ideal to listen for fetal heart tones, the priority in this scenario is providing life support measures for the mother. Option A is not an appropriate response as all efforts should be made to resuscitate the patient. Option B may be necessary, but in the meantime, CPR should be initiated.

Tragically, You Have Just Arrived by the Side of a 23-Year-Old