Difference between revisions of "ECG-PEA"

Revision as of 01:21, 17 December 2022

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!

Reference(s)

Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council. American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 <div>1. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) is the presence of a coordinated electrical rhythm without a detectable pulse. <div>2. The prognosis is worse than VT/VF.</div><div>3. Defibrillation is not indicated. </div><div><i>4. Causes: tension pneumothorax, tamponade, massive PE. </i></div><div>5. Prompt diagnosis & treatment is the key!</div><div>[[Image:paste-2b3b8d0f6c69bd9c12636fd9584b9299802330cc.jpg]]<br></div>
+==Reference(s)==
+Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
+American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
 [[Category:Electrocardiogram]]
 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]