A Patient is in Cardiac Arrest. High Quality Chest Compressions Are Being Given.

A patient is in cardiac arrest. High quality chest compressions are being given. The patient is intubated and an IV has been started. The rhythm is asystole. Which is the first drug/dose to administer?

Correct answer is Epinephrine 1 mg or vasopressin 40 units IV or IO. Explanation: Epinephrine 1 mg or vasopressin 40 units IV or IO is the first drug/dose to administer.

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