Infants found in cardiac arrest are usually in arrest as a r…
Infants found in cardiac arrest are usually in arrest as a result of:A: Massive hemorrhagic complications.B: Improper immobilization techniques.C: Complications from breathing problems.D: An irregular heartbeat like ventricular tachycardia.
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During treatment of a 6-month-old in a suspected SIDS case, EMS rescuers quickly recognize the patient outcome will be death. The infant shows signs of lividity and remains in cardiac arrest after two rounds of emergency resuscitation medication. Which action would you implement NEXT if you were in charge of this call?A. Contact medical control for permission to transport to the local emergency department for further treatment.B. Offer the family the opportunity to witness the resuscitation effort and explain the procedures that are being done.C. Deliver additional medications classified as possibly helpful and not harmful, like sodium bicarbonate IVP.D. Continue resuscitation efforts until you have exhausted the prescribed medications indicated for cardiac arrest.
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