You and additional providers have been caring for a child in respiratory arrest with a pulse of 65 bpm. After 2 minutes, you reassess the child for breathing and a pulse. What should you do if the central pulse decreases to 50 bpm with signs of poor perfusion despite adequate ventilations and oxygen? Select the correct answer to this question. Continue delivering 1 ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds until the patient is ventilating sufficiently. Start CPR immediately. Perform a secondary assessment. Place the patient in the recovery position and monitor them until EMS, rapid response or resuscitation team arrive.
[Expert Solution]: You and additional providers have been…
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