How should I use an AED on someone with hypothermia?

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If the person is wet, remove wet clothing and dry his or her chest.
Attach the AED pads.
If a shock is indicated, deliver it, following the instructions of the
AED.
If the person still is not breathing, continue CPR and protect the
person from further heat loss.
Do not withhold CPR or defibrillation to re-warm the person.
Be careful not to unnecessarily shake a person who has experienced
hypothermia as this could result in V-fib.

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