VF – amiodarone after 3rd shock — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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Child in VF arrest. After 3rd defibrillation, what additional drug alongside continued adrenaline?

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Correct answer: D — Amiodarone 5 mg/kg IV

Amiodarone 5 mg/kg IV after 3rd shock for shockable arrest (VF/pVT). Can repeat after 5th shock. High-quality CPR remains cornerstone.

Reference: ANZCOR – 2024 – Paediatric ALS