What should be done immediately after intubating an infant?

After intubating an infant, the immediate next step should involve securing the airway and ensuring proper gastric decompression, which is effectively accomplished by inserting an orogastric (OG) or nasogastric (NG) tube. This is important because intubation can cause distension of the stomach due to trapped air, and placing an OG or NG tube allows for the removal of this air, relieving pressure and preventing complications related to gastric distension. Furthermore, it ensures that the infant can receive appropriate nutrition and medications if needed.

In this context, the other options may be important parts of post-intubation management but are not the immediate priority. Conducting a full sedation assessment, while crucial for monitoring the infant's comfort and the effectiveness of the intubation, can occur after managing the airway and stomach distension. Initiating CPAP could be relevant depending on the specific circumstances of the patient's respiratory condition, but it is not a standard immediate step following intubation. Administering antibiotics would also be indicated in certain clinical scenarios, particularly if an infection is suspected, but that is not an immediate post-intubation step either. The insertion of an OG or NG tube remains the priority to ensure the infant's airway and gastrointestinal