Question

During an in-hospital cardiac arrest, a 60-year-old man in ventricular fibrillation receives a defibrillation shock. According to the Resuscitation Council UK 2024 ALS algorithm, what is the next immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Resume chest compressions for 2 minutes

Answer

Deliver a second shock

Answer

Check the rhythm and pulse

Answer

Give IV adrenaline 1 mg

Answer

Secure the airway with endotracheal intubation

Practice question

During an in-hospital cardiac arrest, a 60-year-old man in ventricular fibrillation receives a defibrillation shock. According to the Resuscitation Council UK 2024 ALS algorithm, what is the next immediate action?