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<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> | <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> | ||
Revision as of 11:26, 19 December 2022
SUMMARY ARTICLE
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.
