You have just delivered a newborn who was initially apneic a…
You have just delivered a newborn who was initially apneic and cyanotic. After suctioning, drying, warming, and stimulating the infant and administering blow-by oxygen, you find that the infant has a ventilatory rate of 35 with signs of respiratory distress, a weak brachial pulse of 70, and continuing central cyanosis. Which of the following should you do next?
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You are transporting a newborn who requires ongoing ventilatory support and chest compressions for severe bradycardia. Your estimated time of arrival at the hospital is 45 minutes. Air medical transport was unavailable due to severe weather. A peripheral IV line has been established in the antecubital vein and you are in the process of attempting intubation. Approximately 10 seconds into your intubation attempt, the newborn’s heart rate suddenly drops more. You should:
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