Your partner opens the jump bag and begins attaching the cardiac monitor to the patient. What are your initial actions?
You have taken over CPR (five cycles). A rhythm check reveals asystole. Your co-worker secures the airway, provides the patient with supplemental oxygen, and establishes IV access. During this time, there are no changes in condition What else can be done at this stage of the intervention?
Epinephrine 1.0 mg IV is administered, and the remaining cycles of CPR are performed. What are your next actions?
