Question

A 74-year-old man is brought in with acute onset chest pain and ST-elevation on ECG. He becomes unresponsive and pulseless with a VF (ventricular fibrillation) rhythm. According to UK guidelines, what is the immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

Immediate DC shock (defibrillation)

Answer

Amiodarone IV push

Answer

IV adrenaline bolus

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IV magnesium

Answer

High-flow oxygen and wait

Practice question

A 74-year-old man is brought in with acute onset chest pain and ST-elevation on ECG. He becomes unresponsive and pulseless with a VF (ventricular fibrillation) rhythm. According to UK guidelines, what is the immediate next step?