Adult advanced life support

Question 1

when is adrenaline given;
- shockable rythmn
- non-sockable rythmn

Answer 1

shockable rythmn - give after 3 successive shocks
non-shockable - give asap

Question 2

how often should you repeat adrenaline?

Answer 2

every 3-5 minutes

Question 3

when is amiodarone given

Answer 3

given in VF / pulseless VT
300mg given after 3rd shock then 150mg given after the 5th shock