A pre-hospital team is managing a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest. They note a medical alert bracelet indicating he has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). How does this affect resuscitation?ALVAD patients may not have a palpable pulse even when alive - assess for signs of life beyond pulse; contact the LVAD centre immediately; chest compressions may damage the device but should still be commenced if no signs of lifeBOnly manual defibrillation at reduced energy should be usedCDo not perform CPR - the LVAD makes chest compressions impossibleDDefibrillation is contraindicated in LVAD patientsEThe LVAD acts as an artificial heart so no resuscitation is neededCheck my answer