Question

A patient in witnessed cardiac arrest remains in VF after the third defibrillation. High-quality CPR is ongoing, and epinephrine has been administered appropriately. Which medication and dose is indicated now?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV bolus

Answer

Lidocaine 50 mg IV push

Answer

Magnesium sulfate 1 g IV push

Answer

Atropine 1 mg IV

Answer

Epinephrine 5 mg IV bolus

Practice question

A patient in witnessed cardiac arrest remains in VF after the third defibrillation. High-quality CPR is ongoing, and epinephrine has been administered appropriately. Which medication and dose is indicated now?