Question

A 70-year-old man collapses at home. Paramedics arrive to find him pulseless with a shockable rhythm on the monitor. After one shock, chest compressions are resumed. According to current ACLS-based resuscitation guidelines, what is the next most appropriate step?

Accepted Answer

Resume high-quality chest compressions for 2 minutes before reassessing rhythm

Answer

Immediately give 1 mg IV adrenaline before restarting compressions

Answer

Perform immediate endotracheal intubation for airway protection

Answer

Administer a large IV fluid bolus and delay chest compressions

Answer

Stop resuscitation if there is no pulse after one shock

Practice question

A 70-year-old man collapses at home. Paramedics arrive to find him pulseless with a shockable rhythm on the monitor. After one shock, chest compressions are resumed. According to current ACLS-based resuscitation guidelines, what is the next most appropriate step?