All of the following must be done for management of patient with the following ECG, except?
Ans. (d) Soda bicarbonate.* The rhythm strip shows a chaotic activity of ventricular fibrillation.* CPR for 60-90 seconds should be given with chest compressions times per minute if delay > 5 minutes on reaching the patient.* Epinephrine is given to improve coronary perfusion and reduce hypoxia which is responsible for development of ventricular fibrillation.* Vasopressin improves cerebral perfusion.* Soda bicarbonate is mentioned in current edition as not indicated for routine usage.
CPR for 60-90 seconds
Epinephrine
Vasopressin
Soda bicarbonate
Arrhythmias