A 70-year-old man in cardiac arrest is found to be pulseless with an organised narrow-complex rhythm on the monitor. According to ACLS algorithms, whi...

Question

A 70-year-old man in cardiac arrest is found to be pulseless with an organised narrow-complex rhythm on the monitor. According to ACLS algorithms, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Begin high-quality CPR and give adrenaline while searching for reversible causes

Answer

Deliver an immediate defibrillation shock

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Cardioversion is the treatment of choice

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No drugs are indicated in this rhythm

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Chest compressions are not necessary when an organised rhythm is present

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Pulseless electrical activity arrest

A 70-year-old man in cardiac arrest is found to be pulseless with an organised narrow-complex rhythm on the monitor. According to ACLS algorithms, which statement is correct?