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:
[Solved]: You are transporting a newborn who requires ongoing…
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