Question

which alteration to the standard acls algorithm is appropriate for patients whose cardiac arrest is caused by hypothermia? choose the correct answer lower defibrillation energy increased medication doses medications spaced at longer intervals slower compression rate

Explanation:

In hypothermic cardiac - arrest patients, the metabolism is slowed down. Medications are metabolized more slowly, so they should be spaced at longer intervals to avoid toxicity. Lower defibrillation energy is not a standard alteration for hypothermia - related cardiac arrest. Increasing medication doses would increase the risk of toxicity. The compression rate in CPR is standardized and not typically adjusted for hypothermia - related cardiac arrest.

Answer:

Medications spaced at longer intervals