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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> | <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> | ||
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Revision as of 11:50, 15 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!
