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which therapy is not supported by evidence for use in patients with cardiac arrest secondary to hypothermia? choose the correct answer active core rewarming defibrillation vasopressors antiarrhythmics
In patients with cardiac arrest secondary to hypothermia, anti - arrhythmics are not supported by evidence. Hypothermia can cause changes in the electrical and mechanical properties of the heart, and anti - arrhythmics may be ineffective and can have dangerous side - effects due to altered drug metabolism in hypothermic states. Active core rewarming is a key treatment, defibrillation may be needed if there is a shockable rhythm, and vasopressors can be used to support circulation.
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Antiarrythmics