ADDRESSING PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity)

Updated 7/25

 PEA is a cardiac arrhythmia that requires immediate treatment.

 ACLS guidelines are followed to treat this condition. Typically,
 patients have electrical conduction from the heart, but the clinical
 picture, is a patient who does not respond and needs CPR.

Causes of PEA include:

- Trauma, hypothermia

- Hypvolemia ( A common cause)

- Severe dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalances

- Pulmonary embolism

- Drug overdose

- Pneumothorax

- Heart attack , cardiac tamponade and more

Treatment is directed at correcting the cause of the problem.

Drugs such as Epinephrine and Atropine are included in the 
treatment. ACLS protocols are followed.

Learn more about: Cardiopulmonary Arrest