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Avoid excessive movement of patient (may precipitate V. Fib) Avoid pharmacological manipulations of BP (ie no dopamine etc) Treat arrhythmias as per ACLS protocol. Try to re-warm to 35 degrees before pronouncing dead. Give empiric 250 – 500 ml HEATED (40-42 deg.) D5W (NOT R/L) Microwave 1 liter on high for 2 minutes, shake bag when done) ................
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