Which of the following treatment would be least effective for asystole?
The recommended treatment for asystole is the administration of atropine. If atropine is unsuccessful epinephrine is given. Ultimately cardiac pacing is necessary if atropine and epinephrine do not establish an adequate hea rate. Calcium has no clear role in treating asystole. Ref: harrisons text book of internal medicine, 20th ed.
External pacemaker
Intravenous epinephrine, 10 ml. of 1:10,000
Intravenous calcium gluconate, 10 ml. of 10% solution
Intravenous atropine, 0.5 mg
Cardiovascular system