A 63-year-old woman with suspected STEMI develops cardiac arrest. Which defibrillation energy for biphasic shock is recommended initially?...

Question

A 63-year-old woman with suspected STEMI develops cardiac arrest. Which defibrillation energy for biphasic shock is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

120-200 J depending on defibrillator

Answer

50 J

Answer

100 J

Answer

>300 J only

Answer

Sync cardioversion at 50 J

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Cardiac Arrest Defibrillation