Question

A 50-year-old man collapses at home, paramedics find him in VF cardiac arrest. According to UK Resuscitation Council, what is the immediate next step after calling for help?

Accepted Answer

Deliver a single defibrillation shock (150-200J biphasic) and resume CPR immediately

Answer

Start chest compressions and give 3 shocks in rapid succession

Answer

Check for a pulse again

Answer

Secure the airway with an endotracheal tube first

Answer

Give IV adrenaline immediately

Practice question

A 50-year-old man collapses at home, paramedics find him in VF cardiac arrest. According to UK Resuscitation Council, what is the immediate next step after calling for help?