Prehospital treatment for a patient in ventricular fibrillation who has a core body temperature of less than 86°F (30°C) includes:

A: hyperventilation with warm humidified oxygen.
B: administering lidocaine instead of amiodarone.
C: doubling the dose of all medications.
D: limiting defibrillation to one attempt only


Answer: D: limiting defibrillation to one attempt only

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