A 29-year-old man collapses at a hockey rink. Bystanders initiate CPR. On arrival, paramedics find him in ventricular fibrillation. According to curre...

Question

A 29-year-old man collapses at a hockey rink. Bystanders initiate CPR. On arrival, paramedics find him in ventricular fibrillation. According to current ACLS principles used in Canada, what is the most appropriate immediate intervention after confirming VF?

Accepted Answer

Deliver a single unsynchronised defibrillation shock as soon as possible

Answer

Administer 1 mg intravenous adrenaline before any shocks

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Administer amiodarone immediately before defibrillation

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Check pulse for 60 seconds before deciding on treatment

Answer

Perform endotracheal intubation before defibrillation

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest

A 29-year-old man collapses at a hockey rink. Bystanders initiate CPR. On arrival, paramedics find him in ventricular fibrillation. According to current ACLS principles used in Canada, what is the most appropriate immediate intervention after confirming VF?