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What is PEA? – Video
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- PEA stands for Pulseless Electrical Activity and is a non-shockable rhythm.
- PEA is an electrical rhythm that should have a pulse but doesn’t.
- The two most common causes of PEA are hypovolemia and hypoxia.
- A Doppler machine can help determine if PEA is present.
- Providers should identify the underlying cause of PEA and treat it immediately.
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