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===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | |||
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/>3. Defibrillation is not indicated. | |||
<br/><i>4. Causes: tension pneumothorax, tamponade, massive PE. </i> | |||
<br/>5. Prompt diagnosis & 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!
