During a pre-hospital cardiac arrest, the rhythm changes from VF to asystole after the third shock. Adrenaline has been given twice and amiodarone 300...

Question

During a pre-hospital cardiac arrest, the rhythm changes from VF to asystole after the third shock. Adrenaline has been given twice and amiodarone 300 mg has been administered after the third shock. What drug should be given next?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 1 mg IV at the next non-shockable rhythm cycle

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Amiodarone 150 mg IV

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Magnesium sulphate 2 g IV

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Lignocaine 100 mg IV

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Atropine 1 mg IV

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): ALS Rhythm Transition

During a pre-hospital cardiac arrest, the rhythm changes from VF to asystole after the third shock. Adrenaline has been given twice and amiodarone 300 mg has been administered after the third shock. What drug should be given next?