A 58-year-old collapses; monitor shows pulseless electrical activity. After high-quality CPR and IV/IO access, which medication and dosing is recommen...

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A 58-year-old collapses; monitor shows pulseless electrical activity. After high-quality CPR and IV/IO access, which medication and dosing is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes

Answer

Amiodarone 300 mg IV push

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Atropine 1 mg IV

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Lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV

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Magnesium sulfate 2 g IV

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A 58-year-old collapses; monitor shows pulseless electrical activity. After high-quality CPR and IV/IO access, which medication and dosing is recommended?