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. What would your first action be?

A) Ask if the baby has any medical conditions
B) Open the airway and provide 2 ventilations
C) Inquire whether the mother wants resuscitation started
D) Apply oxygen and move the baby to the ambulance


B) Open the airway and provide 2 ventilations

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