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I was hoping someone can clarify asystole for me. I was taught in my Basic course that asystole basically equals death. Defib will not help as it is not a shockable rhythm due to the fact that there is no electrical activity. However, in reading different material I seem to come across...

I am a newly certified Basic and have a question regarding the presentation of a patient who is resuscitated after VT/VF with CPR and defib. I don't recall this being discussed in my course. I would imagine that LOC doesn't change much initially but vitals do? Any help would be appreciated...