Atropine should never be started when the patient is cyanosed due to the danger of -: (A) Cerebral edema, (B) Respiratory arrest, (C) Ventricular fibrillation, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. When cyanosis is present, maximum oxygenation should be given before giving atropine to avoid increased risk of ventricular tachycardia associated with hypoxia.