A monitored patient develops pulseless electrical activity. High-quality CPR is underway and intravenous access is present. When should adrenaline be ...

Question

A monitored patient develops pulseless electrical activity. High-quality CPR is underway and intravenous access is present. When should adrenaline be administered?

Accepted Answer

After the third rhythm check

Answer

As soon as possible in the non-shockable algorithm

Answer

After amiodarone has been given

Answer

Only if the rhythm becomes shockable

Answer

After ten minutes of CPR

Cardiac arrest (PEA) — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A monitored patient develops pulseless electrical activity. High-quality CPR is underway and intravenous access is present. When should adrenaline be administered?