A 72-year-old man on the ward has sudden onset central chest pain and collapses. He is unresponsive and pulseless. Monitoring shows ventricular fibril...

Question

A 72-year-old man on the ward has sudden onset central chest pain and collapses. He is unresponsive and pulseless. Monitoring shows ventricular fibrillation. What is the most appropriate next step in management after starting chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Deliver a single unsynchronised shock as soon as possible

Answer

Give 1 mg Adrenaline immediately

Answer

Check rhythm again after 2 minutes before shocking

Answer

Give 300 mg Amiodarone immediately before shocking

Answer

Intubate and ventilate before any attempt at defibrillation

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest

A 72-year-old man on the ward has sudden onset central chest pain and collapses. He is unresponsive and pulseless. Monitoring shows ventricular fibrillation. What is the most appropriate next step in management after starting chest compressions?