Question

A 30-year-old previously healthy man suddenly collapses during a football match. No pulse is palpable, and the rhythm is VF on the monitor. What is the next immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Begin immediate defibrillation (unsynchronized shock)

Answer

Give IV amiodarone

Answer

Perform synchronized cardioversion

Answer

Administer IV adrenaline

Answer

Check a carotid pulse again

Practice question

A 30-year-old previously healthy man suddenly collapses during a football match. No pulse is palpable, and the rhythm is VF on the monitor. What is the next immediate step?