Question

During a cardiac arrest with ventricular fibrillation, two shocks have been delivered and high‑quality CPR continues. According to current ACLS guidance, what medication step is recommended now?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Sodium bicarbonate 1 amp IV

Answer

Calcium chloride 1 g IV

Answer

Lidocaine before epinephrine

Answer

Atropine 1 mg IV

Practice question

During a cardiac arrest with ventricular fibrillation, two shocks have been delivered and high‑quality CPR continues. According to current ACLS guidance, what medication step is recommended now?