What is pulseless electrical activity (PEA)? The EKG is reading a rhythm however there is no pumping of blood (no ventricular contraction) hence no pulse Tx for PEA treat the underlying cause Is PEA and emergency yes- cardiac arrest
It is very rare, but possible for an EKG to show a flat line, called asystole, when in fact the heart is still beating and producing a pulse. It is because of this that it’s common practice to confirm death in a patient by looking for asystole in more than one lead. Conversely it...
Should We Shock Asystole? No, do not shock asystole. Or, as we say in our classes, "Should we shock asystole?... Only on Grey's Anatomy", and almost always in movies and on... read more What is PEA? In medical terminology, PEA stands for Pulseless Electrical Activity. PEA is a ...