A 50-year-old male has a cardiac arrest in the back of a moving ambulance during transport. The crew has placed a mechanical CPR device. Should they s...

Question

A 50-year-old male has a cardiac arrest in the back of a moving ambulance during transport. The crew has placed a mechanical CPR device. Should they stop the ambulance to deliver defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

No - modern defibrillators and mechanical CPR devices can be used safely during transport; stopping the ambulance wastes time; however, the safety of crew members moving around the vehicle should be considered

Answer

Defibrillation cannot be performed in a moving vehicle

Answer

Wait until arrival at hospital for defibrillation

Answer

Yes - defibrillation must always be performed with the vehicle stationary

Answer

The mechanical CPR device must be stopped during defibrillation

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Defibrillation During Transport

A 50-year-old male has a cardiac arrest in the back of a moving ambulance during transport. The crew has placed a mechanical CPR device. Should they stop the ambulance to deliver defibrillation?