A 42-year-old male develops VF cardiac arrest during cardiac catheterisation. The interventional cardiologist witnesses the arrest and a defibrillator...

Question

A 42-year-old male develops VF cardiac arrest during cardiac catheterisation. The interventional cardiologist witnesses the arrest and a defibrillator is immediately available. Per RCUK 2025 guidelines, what modification to the standard ALS algorithm is permitted in this specific setting?

Accepted Answer

Up to three stacked shocks may be delivered before commencing CPR

Answer

CPR should commence for 2 minutes before any shock is delivered

Answer

Immediate administration of amiodarone 300 mg before any shock

Answer

Only a single shock should be delivered as per standard ALS

Answer

Adrenaline 1 mg should be given before the first shock

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Stacked Shocks in Monitored Arrest

A 42-year-old male develops VF cardiac arrest during cardiac catheterisation. The interventional cardiologist witnesses the arrest and a defibrillator is immediately available. Per RCUK 2025 guidelines, what modification to the standard ALS algorithm is permitted in this specific setting?