27th September 2021

A 52-year-old female presents after feeling fatigued and lightheaded for several days

A 52-year-old female presents after feeling fatigued and lightheaded for several days. She has been progressively worsening and now looks very pale and feels clammy. A 12-lead ECG is carried out, revealing a sinus bradycardia. Because she is showing adverse features, she is managed with IV atropine, which resolves her problems.

Which of the following is not a recognised adverse feature in the UK Resuscitation council’s adult bradycardia algorithm?

Select ONE option only.