Question 23 of 30
In the hypothermic patient you should limit the number of shocks to a maximum of:
A
1.
B
2.
C
3.
D
4.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 1..
In a severely hypothermic patient, the heart is extremely irritable. Current guidelines often limit defibrillation attempts to a single shock, followed by continuing CPR, to avoid exacerbating cardiac instability during the rewarming process.