A 45-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. Bystanders find him unresponsive and not breathing normally. An AED is attached, and the rhythm is v...

Question

A 45-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. Bystanders find him unresponsive and not breathing normally. An AED is attached, and the rhythm is ventricular fibrillation. According to Australian resuscitation guidelines, what is the single most appropriate next action?

Accepted Answer

Deliver a single unsynchronised shock as soon as possible

Answer

Commence chest compressions for 2 minutes before first shock

Answer

Give intravenous adrenaline 1 mg before defibrillation

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Intubate the patient before defibrillation

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Check a pulse before deciding to shock

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest

A 45-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. Bystanders find him unresponsive and not breathing normally. An AED is attached, and the rhythm is ventricular fibrillation. According to Australian resuscitation guidelines, what is the single most appropriate next action?