An unresponsive adult with pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is receiving high-quality CPR. What medication and timing are recommended by ACLS?...

Question

An unresponsive adult with pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is receiving high-quality CPR. What medication and timing are recommended by ACLS?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV push immediately

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Atropine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

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Lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV now

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Sodium bicarbonate 50 mEq IV for all PEA arrests

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Cardiac Arrest (PEA)