A 39-yeаr-оld wоmаn's cаr brоke down, stranding her out in the country for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 23 degrees Fahrenheit. When you arrive and assess the woman, you determine that she is pulseless and apneic; her core body temperature is estimated to be below 86 degrees Fahrenheit. CPR is immediately initiated and the woman is loaded into the ambulance quickly. The ECG reveals ventricular fibrillation. How should you proceed with the treatment of this patient?
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