Case challenge · Emergency / Critical care / Cardiology · teaching

Cardiac Arrest (ACLS) — Management Pathway · case challenge

Given a case, work through the care pathway step by step; the tool checks each choice and scores you. Decisions and basis are taken from this site's reviewed care pathways.

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Case #1Emergency / Critical care / Cardiology

📋 Case data

Is the rhythm shockable?Shockable (VF / pulseless VT)

Data is taken from this pathway's reviewed node text. Work through the pathway step by step.

Step 1 / 1 · Is the rhythm shockable?

Is the rhythm shockable (VF / pulseless VT vs asystole / PEA)?

💡 High-quality CPR is central (compress ≥5 cm, 100–120/min, 30:2, minimize interruptions); pulse/rhythm check ≤10 s and every 2 min. Reversible causes (H's & T's): hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia; tension pneumothorax, tamponade, toxins, thrombosis (PE/coronary).

For teaching. Decisions and their basis are taken from this site's reviewed care pathways; for licensed clinicians/trainees, this does not replace clinical judgment or local protocols.