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ACLS PEA / Asystole
This deck covers key concepts and treatment protocols for PEA and asystole, including rhythm characteristics, treatment steps, and common causes.
True or False: PEA is a shockable rhythm
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
True or False: PEA is a shockable rhythm
FALSE. asystole and PEA are NOT shockable
What is the course of treatment for a patient in asystole or PEA?
1. LOC 2. Circulation - CPR prn 3. IV, O2, Monitors 4. Epi 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) - continue CPR 5. Epi 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) - continue CPR 6. H’s & T’s
How long should you pause CPR to conduct a rhythm check?
No more than 10 Seconds
What are the 2 most common and easily reversible causes of PEA?
Hypovolemia and Hypoxia
True or False: You should stop compressions to administer drugs
FALSE
A palpable carotid pulse is indicative of a systolic pressure of _____ a palpable radial pulse is indicative of a systolic pressure of _____
Carotid = systolic >60; Radial = systolic >90
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
True or False: PEA is a shockable rhythm | FALSE. asystole and PEA are NOT shockable |
What is the course of treatment for a patient in asystole or PEA? | 1. LOC 2. Circulation - CPR prn 3. IV, O2, Monitors 4. Epi 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) - continue CPR 5. Epi 1 mg (Q 3-5 mins) - continue CPR 6. H’s & T’s |
How long should you pause CPR to conduct a rhythm check? | No more than 10 Seconds |
What are the 2 most common and easily reversible causes of PEA? | Hypovolemia and Hypoxia |
True or False: You should stop compressions to administer drugs | FALSE |
A palpable carotid pulse is indicative of a systolic pressure of _____ a palpable radial pulse is indicative of a systolic pressure of _____ | Carotid = systolic >60; Radial = systolic >90 |