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===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] =====
===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] =====
1. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is the presence of a coordinated electrical rhythm without a detectable pulse.
1. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is the presence of a coordinated electrical rhythm without a detectable pulse.
<br/> 2. The prognosis is worse than VT/VF.
<br/>2. The prognosis is worse than VT/VF.
<br/>3. Defibrillation is not indicated. 
<br/>3. Defibrillation is not indicated.  
<br/><i>4. Causes: tension pneumothorax, tamponade, massive PE. </i>
<br/><i>4. Causes: tension pneumothorax, tamponade, massive PE. </i>
<br/>5. Prompt diagnosis & treatment is the key!
<br/>5. Prompt diagnosis &amp; treatment is the key!
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[[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
[[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
[[Category:Advanced Life Support]]
[[Category:Advanced Life Support]]

Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023

SUMMARY

1. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is the presence of a coordinated electrical rhythm without a detectable pulse.
2. The prognosis is worse than VT/VF.
3. Defibrillation is not indicated.
4. Causes: tension pneumothorax, tamponade, massive PE.
5. Prompt diagnosis & treatment is the key!

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