In the 2015 update, which statement correctly reflects vasopressin's status in the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm?

In the 2015 update, which statement correctly reflects vasopressin's status in the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm?

• A. It has been removed from the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm 2015 Update
• B. It remains a standard part of the algorithm
• C. It is used only in pediatric cardiac arrest
• D. It must be given before epinephrine

Answer: (A)

Vasopressin is no longer included in the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm in the 2015 update. The change reflects evidence that vasopressin did not provide a clear outcome advantage over epinephrine, so epinephrine remains the standard vasopressor to use during adult cardiac arrest. There is no requirement to administer vasopressin before epinephrine, and vasopressin is not used as part of the adult algorithm anymore.

Vasopressin is no longer included in the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm in the 2015 update. The change reflects evidence that vasopressin did not provide a clear outcome advantage over epinephrine, so epinephrine remains the standard vasopressor to use during adult cardiac arrest. There is no requirement to administer vasopressin before epinephrine, and vasopressin is not used as part of the adult algorithm anymore.