Paramedics are called to a private residence for a "man down". Though the primary assessment the patient is found to be unresponsive, to have agonal respirations and pulse absent. Which of the following actions should the paramedics undertake immediately?
a) Initiate CPR, place patient in the Trendelenburg position and transport
b) Maintain airway, obtain vital signs, and initiate IV, obtain 12 lead ECG
c) Begin CPR, attach AED pads to patient, analyze, and follow AED protocol
d) attach defibrillator pads to patient and deliver shock as per AED recommendation