A patient in refractory VF after three shocks receives antiarrhythmic per ACLS. Which drug and dose is correct?...

Question

A patient in refractory VF after three shocks receives antiarrhythmic per ACLS. Which drug and dose is correct?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV bolus, may give additional 150 mg

Answer

Lidocaine 50 mg IV once

Answer

Magnesium 6 g IV

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Procainamide 1 g IV push

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Esmolol bolus then infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Refractory VF/pVT