Following initiation of CPR and one shock for VF, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is giv
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:17 am
Following initiation of CPR and one shock for VF, this rhythm is present on the next rhythm check. A second shock is given and chest compressions are immediately resumed. An IV is in place and no drugs have been given. Bag-mask ventilations are producing visible chest rise. What is your next order?
A. Prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
B. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360 Joules (monophasic defibrillator)
C. Perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100% oxygen
D. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200 Joules (biphasic defibrillator) E. Prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV
A. Prepare to give amiodarone 300 mg IV
B. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 360 Joules (monophasic defibrillator)
C. Perform endotracheal intubation; administer 100% oxygen
D. Administer 3 sequential (stacked) shocks at 200 Joules (biphasic defibrillator) E. Prepare to give epinephrine 1 mg IV