During CPR, what is the recommended immediate action after delivering a shock?

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Multiple Choice

During CPR, what is the recommended immediate action after delivering a shock?

Explanation:
After delivering a shock, the priority is to restore blood flow by resuming high-quality chest compressions immediately. Every second without perfusion reduces the chance of recovery, so you don’t pause to check the rhythm or to reassess right away. Instead, push hard and fast for about two minutes to maintain coronary and cerebral perfusion, then pause briefly to analyze the rhythm and decide whether another shock is needed. Ventilations continue in the CPR cycle, but the immediate action is to keep compressions going.

After delivering a shock, the priority is to restore blood flow by resuming high-quality chest compressions immediately. Every second without perfusion reduces the chance of recovery, so you don’t pause to check the rhythm or to reassess right away. Instead, push hard and fast for about two minutes to maintain coronary and cerebral perfusion, then pause briefly to analyze the rhythm and decide whether another shock is needed. Ventilations continue in the CPR cycle, but the immediate action is to keep compressions going.

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