1st April 2022

You are working in the Emergency Department and a 68-year-old lady, Mrs Harris, is brought into the Resus room with AF

You are working in the Emergency Department and a 68-year-old lady, Mrs Harris, is brought into the Resus room with AF. She has a history of paroxysmal AF but continues to feel faint since this morning. She has a blood pressure of 82/64 and a pulse of 158bmp. You can see a clear irregularly irregular rhythm on the monitor. What is the most appropriate treatment for Mrs Harris?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.