A 24-year-old man with no past history collapses while playing football. Bystanders initiate CPR. Paramedics arrive to find him in ventricular fibrill...

Question

A 24-year-old man with no past history collapses while playing football. Bystanders initiate CPR. Paramedics arrive to find him in ventricular fibrillation, deliver defibrillation and continue CPR. According to ANZCOR adult ALS protocols, which medication and dosing schedule is most appropriate during ongoing resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 1 mg IV every second cycle of CPR

Answer

Adrenaline 10 mg IV bolus once only

Answer

Adrenaline 1 mg IV every 30 minutes

Answer

Adrenaline 0.1 mg IV every cycle of CPR

Answer

No adrenaline should be given in shockable rhythms

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Advanced life support - adrenaline dosing