MSRA-0138

MSRA-0138

The medical emergency team is called to an 85-year-old man who has fainted in the cardiology ward whilst visiting a relative. He has been moved to a trolley, where he appears confused and is complaining of dizziness. An A-E examination is performed:

A: Is the airway patent?
B: Is there any respiratory distress? Sats are 98% on air.
C: Is the radial pulse regular? The patient has cool peripheries, blood pressure of 85/55 mmHg, and heart sounds of 1 + 2 + 0.
D: What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score? Are the pupils equal and reactive to light?
E: Is the temperature normal? No other findings are noted.

An ECG shows sinus bradycardia with a rate of 42 beats per minute. What is the immediate treatment for his bradycardia?