A term newborn delivered vaginally has an APGAR score of 3 at 1 minute (blue, limp, no response to stimulation, gasping respirations, no heart rate audible). After initial steps of resuscitation and 15 seconds of positive pressure ventilation, there is no improvement and the heart rate remains <60 bpm. What is the drug of choice for immediate administration?

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