Question

A 62-year-old with VF arrest receives high-quality CPR. Defibrillator is biphasic. What initial shock energy and first medication timing are recommended?

Accepted Answer

200 J; epinephrine 1 mg IV after the second shock

Answer

360 J; epinephrine immediately

Answer

120 J; amiodarone before epinephrine

Answer

200 J; epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes after initial shocks

Answer

360 J; lidocaine first

Practice question

A 62-year-old with VF arrest receives high-quality CPR. Defibrillator is biphasic. What initial shock energy and first medication timing are recommended?