Question

A 66-year-old man collapses in the community centre. Bystanders commence CPR. On arrival, paramedics find him unresponsive, pulseless and in ventricular fibrillation. According to ANZCOR adult advanced life support guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step after delivering a single shock?

Accepted Answer

Resume chest compressions immediately for 2 minutes before rhythm check

Answer

Check the pulse immediately after the shock

Answer

Administer 1 mg adrenaline IV immediately before resuming CPR

Answer

Intubate the trachea before resuming compressions

Answer

Stop resuscitation if there is no response to the first shock

Practice question

A 66-year-old man collapses in the community centre. Bystanders commence CPR. On arrival, paramedics find him unresponsive, pulseless and in ventricular fibrillation. According to ANZCOR adult advanced life support guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step after delivering a single shock?