WP-C Practice Questions - IBSC Certified Wilderness Paramedic Exam

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A wilderness paramedic is attempting defibrillation on a hypothermic patient in ventricular fibrillation with a core temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. After three unsuccessful shocks, what is the most appropriate action?

Continue shocking every 2 minutes regardless of temperature Withhold further defibrillation and antiarrhythmics until core temp exceeds 30 degrees C Administer double-dose epinephrine immediately Declare death since the rhythm is refractory

Correct Answer:

Withhold further defibrillation and antiarrhythmics until core temp exceeds 30 degrees C

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