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 in the vicinity. 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:
A) abort the intubation attempt and continue ventilations.
B) continue the intubation attempt and administer atropine.
C) administer 0.1 to 0.3 mL/kg of epinephrine rapid IV push.
D) ensure that chest compressions are of adequate rate and depth.
Answer: A) abort the intubation attempt and continue ventilations.
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