After a cardiac arrest is successfully reversed and the patient regains pulse and breathing, what is the next step in a dental office before transferring care to EMS?
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Correct answer: Keep the patient supine, monitor airway and breathing, give oxygen if needed
Post-resuscitation care involves monitoring vital signs and maintaining airway and oxygenation until professional medical help arrives — critical to patient safety.
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