Question

During ACLS for pulseless electrical activity, the next best action after starting high-quality CPR and confirming rhythm is:

Accepted Answer

Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes and search for reversible causes

Answer

Defibrillate immediately at 200 J biphasic

Answer

Give amiodarone 300 mg IV push

Answer

Perform synchronized cardioversion

Answer

Give adenosine 6 mg IV push

Practice question

During ACLS for pulseless electrical activity, the next best action after starting high-quality CPR and confirming rhythm is: