A middle-aged man in ventricular fibrillation has been refractory to several biphasic defibrillations, well-coordinated CPR, adequately performed ventilations, and two doses of epinephrine. What should you do next?

A) Rapidly infuse 2 liters of normal saline solution
B) Administer 300 mg of amiodarone via rapid IV push
C) Give 40 units of vasopressin followed by defibrillation
D) Give amiodarone followed by 1.5 mg/kg of lidocaine


Answer: B) Administer 300 mg of amiodarone via rapid IV push

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