Seek expert consultation | |
Give lidocaine 1-1.5 mg IV bolus | |
Give adenosine 6 mg IV bolus | |
Immediate synchronized cardioversion |
Vasopressin is recommended instead of epinephrine for the treatment of asystole | |
Vasopressin is indicated for VF and pulseless VT prior to the delivery of the first shock | |
The correct dose of Vasopressin is 40 U administered IV or IO | |
Vasopressin can be administered twice during cardiac arrest |
Place IV or IO access | |
Place a Combitube or Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) | |
Call for a pulse check | |
Attempt intubation with minimal CPR interruption |