07-21-2006, 12:24 AM
a 2month old infant is brought to the emergency dept by paramedics after his mother found him not breathing in his crib. he is apneic and cyanotic no pulses are palpable but he is warm. after manually stabilizing his neck and positioning the airway which of the foll is the most appropriate next step in management?
a. +ve pressure ventillation and oxygenation
b. two chest thrusts followed by chest compressions
c. establishing vasular access
d. administration of epinephrine
e. electrical defibrillation
a. +ve pressure ventillation and oxygenation
b. two chest thrusts followed by chest compressions
c. establishing vasular access
d. administration of epinephrine
e. electrical defibrillation