What is the recommended action if a chest pain patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless during transport?

What is the recommended action if a chest pain patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless during transport?

• A. Immediately contact hospital and continue to drive
• B. Open airway and wait for paramedics
• C. Stop the ambulance, begin CPR, and attach the AED as soon as possible
• D. Apply oxygen and monitor patient

Answer: (C)

When a chest pain patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless, treat it as cardiac arrest. The priority is to stop the ambulance and begin high-quality CPR immediately to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain. Attach the AED as soon as it’s available and follow its prompts; deliver a shock if advised, then resume CPR right away. Keeping CPR going and defibrillation as soon as possible greatly improves survival chances, whereas continuing to drive would delay lifesaving chest compressions and defibrillation.

When a chest pain patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless, treat it as cardiac arrest. The priority is to stop the ambulance and begin high-quality CPR immediately to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain. Attach the AED as soon as it’s available and follow its prompts; deliver a shock if advised, then resume CPR right away. Keeping CPR going and defibrillation as soon as possible greatly improves survival chances, whereas continuing to drive would delay lifesaving chest compressions and defibrillation.