Question

A 64-year-old man in hospital has a cardiac arrest. ECG monitoring shows pulseless electrical activity. High-quality CPR has been started. According to adult advanced life support guidance, what drug should be given as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 1 mg intravenously

Answer

Atropine 3 mg intravenously

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg intravenously

Answer

Lidocaine 100 mg intravenously

Answer

Magnesium sulphate 2 g intravenously

Practice question

A 64-year-old man in hospital has a cardiac arrest. ECG monitoring shows pulseless electrical activity. High-quality CPR has been started. According to adult advanced life support guidance, what drug should be given as soon as possible?