is it A or B ????? - wissam

[ArchivalUser]

A 2-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department by paramedics after 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 following is the most appropriate next step?
A) Positive pressure ventilation and oxygenation
B) Two chest thrusts followed by chest compressions
C) Establishing vascular access
D) Administration of epinephrine
E) Electirical defibrillation

[ArchivalUser]

intubate, so A

[ArchivalUser]

but kaplan books and videos say CPR first !!!

[ArchivalUser]

Always A - secure airway-----which is done.
Then B - you need to give this kid oxygen. Bag and mask (which is kind of a positive pressure ventilation).
The C - circulation is good since they say he is warm

i will pick A based on ABC

[ArchivalUser]

Airway first.!