WP-C Practice Questions - IBSC Certified Wilderness Paramedic Exam

What is the afterdrop phenomenon in hypothermia rewarming?

A paradoxical rise in core temperature after rewarming A continued drop in core temperature after rewarming begins, due to cold peripheral blood returning to the core A drop in blood pressure caused by warm IV fluids A rebound shivering response after passive rewarming

Correct Answer:

A continued drop in core temperature after rewarming begins, due to cold peripheral blood returning to the core

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