A patient with hypothermia is in cardiac arrest. The automated external defibrillator (AED) is applied and delivers one shock. Following the shock, what should the EMT do next?
A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm
C) Provide ventilations but not compressions
D) Check for a pulse
A) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Which of the following statements regarding e-mail messages is MOST accurate?
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