If a patient with severe hypothermia is pulseless and apneic, you should:

A) attempt a single shock for V-fib or V-tach.
B) avoid placement of an advanced airway device.
C) infuse 4 L of warmed normal saline solution.
D) perform high-quality CPR at half the normal rate.


Answer: A) attempt a single shock for V-fib or V-tach.

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