Which of the following is true of figure 2?

Which of the following is true of figure 2?

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a) The patient with this trace is like likely to be asymptomatic

b) The most important treatment to give is adrenaline

c) The most important treatment to give is DC cardioversion

d) The patient should be anticoagulated as a priority

Correct answer:

c) The most important treatment to give is DC cardioversion

Feedback:

This is a trace of ventricular fibrillation. This is a life-threatening condition and urgent treatment with DC shock is mandatory.