Question

A 64-year-old in cardiac arrest (PEA) is being resuscitated. According to ACLS, what vasopressor dosing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Epinephrine 0.1 mg IV/IO every 10 minutes

Answer

Vasopressin 40 units IV once replaces epinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine 5 mg IV/IO every 2 minutes

Answer

No vasopressor indicated

Practice question

A 64-year-old in cardiac arrest (PEA) is being resuscitated. According to ACLS, what vasopressor dosing is recommended?