Monitoring & CPR · NEET PG Preparation Anaesthesia
A patient in the ICU suffers ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. After high-quality CPR and the first delivery of a biphasic defibrillation shoc…
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A patient in the ICU suffers ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. After high-quality CPR and the first delivery of a biphasic defibrillation shock, what is the immediate next step in management?
- A.Check carotid pulse for return of spontaneous circulation
- B.Resume chest compressions immediately for 2 minutesCorrect answer
- C.Administer Amiodarone 300 mg IV
- D.Perform synchronized cardioversion
Solution
Immediately after delivering a shock, CPR should be resumed without pausing to check for a pulse or rhythm. Chest compressions are continued for 2 minutes (approx. 5 cycles) before re-evaluating the rhythm.
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