What protocol should be established before transporting a 9-month pregnant patient in full arrest?

Establishing a protocol that includes assessing the patient's vital signs and stabilizing her condition is critical before transporting a 9-month pregnant patient in full arrest. In this situation, immediate assessment allows the responding team to gauge the severity of the patient's condition, identify any reversible causes of cardiac arrest, and take necessary actions to stabilize her.

In pregnant patients, particularly in advanced stages, there are additional considerations including the potential for compression of the vena cava by the enlarged uterus, and the need for prompt interventions that may be different compared to non-pregnant patients. Stabilizing the patient includes ensuring proper positioning, providing ventilatory support if necessary, and administering appropriate medications.

The other choices, while they may seem logical in certain contexts, do not directly address the immediate need to stabilize the patient. Consulting with the hospital can be useful but doesn't take precedence over immediate life-saving measures. Preparing for emergency surgery could be necessary, but without stabilization, the patient's already critical state may worsen. Gathering a team of specialists might be beneficial in advanced scenarios, but the initial response must focus on immediate assessment and stabilization.