A 72-year-old woman in hospital is found unresponsive with no signs of life. The monitor shows asystole. According to ANZCOR ALS algorithms, which is ...

Question

A 72-year-old woman in hospital is found unresponsive with no signs of life. The monitor shows asystole. According to ANZCOR ALS algorithms, which is the most appropriate immediate management step after starting chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Administer 1 mg intravenous adrenaline and continue CPR

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Deliver an immediate defibrillation shock

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Perform precordial thump

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Insert a permanent pacemaker

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Stop resuscitation as asystole is non-survivable

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Adult advanced life support - non-shockable rhythm

A 72-year-old woman in hospital is found unresponsive with no signs of life. The monitor shows asystole. According to ANZCOR ALS algorithms, which is the most appropriate immediate management step after starting chest compressions?