Question

A 28-year-old man collapses. He is found to be in ventricular fibrillation (VF) on the cardiac monitor. According to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the next immediate step in management?

Accepted Answer

Deliver an immediate unsynchronised DC shock

Answer

Administer IV adrenaline

Answer

Perform synchronous cardioversion

Answer

Secure the airway first

Answer

Give IV amiodarone

Practice question

A 28-year-old man collapses. He is found to be in ventricular fibrillation (VF) on the cardiac monitor. According to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the next immediate step in management?