Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What may be the first treatment of VF?
A
CPR
2
Q
What should be used alongside CPR in the initial treatment of VF?
A
A defibrillator
3
Q
After the 3rd (and/or 5th) defib shock what should be administered to patients?
A
IV Amiodarone
4
Q
What other procedures can be considered in the treatment of VF?
A
Coronary angiography
Catheter ablation
5
Q
What should be used in the long term management of VF?
A
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
