During a successful intubation attempt of a patient in severe respiratory distress, you notice your patient’s heart rhythm is now marked sinus bradycardia at a rate of 34 when it was previously in the high 70s. The pulse oximetry remained in the high 90s throughout the attempt. What is the next most appropriate treatment?

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During a successful intubation attempt of a patient in severe respiratory distress, you notice your patient’s heart rhythm is now marked sinus bradycardia at a rate of 34 when it was previously in the high 70s. The pulse oximetry remained in the high 90s throughout the attempt. What is the next most appropriate treatment?






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