At approximately 6:20 a.m., you receive a call to a residence for an "unconscious baby that is not breathing." When you arrive at the scene, you find the mother holding her baby, a 4-month-old male, in her arms. She tells you that she found her son face down in his crib. Your assessment reveals that the infant is pulseless and apneic and has cool, pale skin. How should you manage this situation?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Initiate CPR and contact medical control.
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