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A 40-year-old man presents to the emergency department 1 hour after ingesting an unknown quantity of extended-release calcium channel blocker tablets in a suicide attempt. He is hypotensive and bradycardic. According to Canadian toxicology guidelines, which therapy is a key component of initial management in addition to standard resuscitation?

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