The case of a 3-month-old male infant who was found unresponsive and cyanotic in a crib at home is presented. On arrival in the emergency department the child was receiving basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by a rescue squad and was without vital signs in asystole. The patient achieved a stable rhythm and blood pressure before intravenous access was obtained. Epinephrine and atropine were given via the endotracheal route and sodium bicarbonate through intraosseous infusion.