Profound Vagal Tone and Bradycardia Mimicking Asystole: A Resuscitation Case Report

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Cardiac arrest rhythm strips. (a) First rhythm strip with ventricular fibrillation identified prior to the first shock. (b) Asystole following defibrillation, this is followed by the arrest team resuming chest compressions. (c) Ventricular fibrillation again during later rhythm check, followed by defibrillation, asystole again, and resumed chest compressions. (d) Further alternation with ventricular fibrillation after prolonged CPR.

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