MRCP2-0260

MRCP2-0260

A 72-year-old man is brought to the Emergency department in cardiac arrest. He was found unconscious on the floor by his carer. Upon arrival of the paramedics, he was in VF and received two shocks before being transported to the hospital. He has been intubated and has good IV access. Despite receiving five shocks at the recommended energy and appropriate doses of adrenaline and amiodarone, he remains in VF. As a member of the cardiac arrest team, you are called to assist. Upon reviewing his medications, you discover that he is taking bendroflumethiazide. What is the next most appropriate management option for this patient’s cardiac arrest?