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Cardiac

Cardiology Treatment Challenge

Refractory VF: Drug and Shock Cycle · L1

How this exercise works

Drag ACLS interventions into the correct priority order for bradycardia, tachycardia, or arrest algorithms. Life-threatening rhythms get pacing, shock, or epinephrine before secondary steps.

Fundamental concept

Sequencing pacing, defibrillation, medications, and supportive care for bradycardia, tachycardia, and arrest rhythms.

Read: ACLS Cardiac Algorithm Prioritization →

Scenario

VF arrest. Three shocks and 3 rounds CPR given. Still in VF. IV access available.

Drag items into priority order, highest priority at the top.

Available

Search reversible causes (H's and T's) during CPR
Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes
Consider amiodarone 300 mg IV after epinephrine and continued shocks
Transport if ROSC; otherwise continue ACLS per termination criteria
Continue high-quality CPR and shock every 2 minutes

Priority order

1

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2

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3

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4

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5

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