Question

A 58‑year‑old with torsades de pointes is awake with blood pressure 118/70 mmHg. What is the recommended initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV over 5-20 minutes

Answer

Adenosine 6 mg IV

Answer

Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IV

Answer

Synchronized cardioversion at 50 J

Answer

Amiodarone 150 mg IV

Practice question

A 58‑year‑old with torsades de pointes is awake with blood pressure 118/70 mmHg. What is the recommended initial treatment?