Emergency medical services (EMS) is called for a 65-year-old man with a 1-week history of cough, fever, and mild shortness of breath now reporting chest pain. Vitals on scene were HR 110, BP 135/90, SpO2 88% on room air. EMS arrives at the emergency department (ED).

As the patient is moved to a negative pressure room, he becomes unresponsive with no palpable pulse.

What next steps should be discussed in order to protect the team and achieve the best possible patient outcome?

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