Question

at the next pulse check, compressors are switched, and rhythm continues to be refractory ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia. a shock is delivered and cpr is resumed. what is your next intervention? choose the correct answer administer procainamide 15 to 18 mg/kg iv loading dose administer epinephrine 1 mg iv administer amiodarone 300 mg iv

Explanation:

In cases of refractory ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia after shock and resumption of CPR, amiodarone 300 mg IV is a recommended anti - arrhythmic drug for further intervention. Epinephrine is more for general cardiac arrest to increase coronary and cerebral perfusion pressure. Procainamide is not the first - line for this immediate situation after shock.

Answer:

Administer amiodarone 300 mg IV