Ventricular fibrillation should initially be treated by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administration of amiodarone, followed by defibrillation at 360 J
b. Atropine 1 mg, followed by defibrillation at 200 J
c. Defibrillation at 200 J with biphasic defibrillation
d. Defibrillation at 360 J with monophasic defibrillation
C, D
If a biphasic defibrillator is available, use the dose at which that defibrillator has been shown to be effective for terminating VF (typically 120 to 200 J). If the dose is not known, use 200 J. If a monophasic defibrillator is available, use an initial shock of 360 J and use 360 J for subsequent shocks.
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