A patient is brought to the emergency room in full cardiac arrest.The paramedics have not been able to establish intravenous access for administration of resuscitation drugs.Which of the following should be considered?
I.Administering drugs via the endotracheal tube
II.Having the nurse insert a gastric tube
III.Using an intraosseous route

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The best choice in this scenario would be to use an intraosseous route for administration of resuscitation drugs as it provides quick and reliable access to the systemic circulation. Endotracheal drug administration may be used as a last resort, but it is not as effective as intravenous or intraosseous routes. Inserting a gastric tube would not be helpful in resuscitation efforts and may actually delay necessary interventions.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Room in Full