During an ALS resuscitation, a patient is in confirmed asystole. Adrenaline 1 mg IV has been administered. After two further cycles of CPR (2 minutes ...

Question

During an ALS resuscitation, a patient is in confirmed asystole. Adrenaline 1 mg IV has been administered. After two further cycles of CPR (2 minutes each), the rhythm check still shows asystole. What is the appropriate next pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Repeat adrenaline 1 mg IV

Answer

Administer atropine 3 mg IV

Answer

Administer sodium bicarbonate 50 mL of 8.4%

Answer

No further drugs are indicated; continue CPR only

Answer

Administer amiodarone 300 mg IV

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Asystole Management

During an ALS resuscitation, a patient is in confirmed asystole. Adrenaline 1 mg IV has been administered. After two further cycles of CPR (2 minutes each), the rhythm check still shows asystole. What is the appropriate next pharmacological intervention?