You are starting an intraosseous line on an unresponsive 4-year-old patient who is in cardiac arrest. You had a sudden decrease in resistance while inserting the needle into the bone; however, you were unable to aspirate any bone marrow or blood with a syringe. What should be your next most appropriate step?

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You are starting an intraosseous line on an unresponsive 4-year-old patient who is in cardiac arrest. You had a sudden decrease in resistance while inserting the needle into the bone; however, you were unable to aspirate any bone marrow or blood with a syringe. What should be your next most appropriate step?