You have arrived at a residence to find a 6-month-old girl in her crib in cardiac arrest. Quick assessment reveals no rigor mortis or lividity. The mother states that she put the baby to bed at 9 p.m. last night and awoke at 3 a.m. to find her in her present state. Your first action would be to:

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The first action in any cardiac arrest situation is to start basic life support (BLS). The BLS algorithm begins with airway management to ensure the baby's airway is open and ventilations are being provided. Immediate action is required in a cardiac arrest situation, and additional information can be gathered and considered as the situation is being managed.

You Have Arrived at a Residence to Find a 6-Month-Old