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Treating Reversible Causes of PEA and Asystole Video
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Video at a Glance
- When a patient in asystole or PEA does not improve despite 2 minutes of high-quality CPR, it is critical to think about what may have caused the arrest.
- The Hs and Ts mnemonic assists providers in remembering the common and treatable causes of PEA and asystole.
- If a patient achieves ROSC, post-cardiac arrest care measures begin.
- Terminating resuscitative efforts is considered when prolonged resuscitation does not lead to ROSC.
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