While treating a pregnant trauma patient, which of the following is the BEST way to keep the fetus alive?
A) Do not put the patient on a spine board to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome.
B) Do an emergency cesarean section of the fetus.
C) Treat the patient as any other trauma patient.
D) Transport the patient to the closest pediatric center.
C
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