You are transporting a patient who is having wild changes in his heart rate, an irregular R-R interval, and a history of taking Lanoxin. The patient is now becoming pale, cool, and clammy, with an MAP of 60. You should:
A) not worry, as this is a normal presentation.
B) begin TCP and consider a catecholamine infusion.
C) infuse a calcium channel blocker.
D) start an amiodarone drip.
Ans: B) begin TCP and consider a catecholamine infusion.
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