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YES Shock NO
present?
Vagal manoeuvre
Vagal manoeuvre
If no delays
NO
Adenosine 200 mcg/kg
with rapid saline flush
Synchronous DC
shock 1 J/kg
2 mins
Synchronous DC
shock 2 J/kg
Consider:
Adenosine 400 – 500 mcg/kg
Max dose 12 mg
Consider
Neonates: max 300 mcg/kg
amiodarone
Synchronous DC shock
Amiodarone or other antiarrhythmic
(discuss with cardiology)
Reference
APLS The Practical Approach (5th Edition)