An 8-year-old child remains in ventricular fibrillation despite two shocks and high-quality CPR. Vascular access has been obtained, one dose of epinephrine has been given, and an advanced airway device has been placed. If the child remains in ventricular fibrillation following the third shock, you should continue CPR and then:
A: ventilate at 20 breaths/min.
B: give a single dose of vasopressin.
C: give 120 mg of amiodarone.
D: give a 150 mL saline bolus.
Answer: C: give 120 mg of amiodarone.
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