A pulseless patient's ECG shows polymorphic VT consistent with torsades de pointes during a cardiac arrest. After high-quality CPR and defibrillation,...

Question

A pulseless patient's ECG shows polymorphic VT consistent with torsades de pointes during a cardiac arrest. After high-quality CPR and defibrillation, which medication and dose is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate 1-2 g IV/IO bolus

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV push

Answer

Lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV push

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Epinephrine 0.1 mg/kg IV push

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Calcium chloride 1 g IV push

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Torsades de Pointes in Cardiac Arrest

A pulseless patient's ECG shows polymorphic VT consistent with torsades de pointes during a cardiac arrest. After high-quality CPR and defibrillation, which medication and dose is indicated?