That electrical current is detectable with a diagnostic test called an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). With PEA, your heart does have a detectable electrical current, but your heart isn’t …

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is defined as the presence of cardiac electrical activity with organized or partially organized cardiac rhythms without a palpable pulse. Pulseless electrical …

Ventricular fibrillation is the result of numerous re-entry circuits, causing rapid and chaotic ventricular depolarizations, rendering the left ventricle incapable of generating effective …

Nov 3, 2020 · The Littman algorithm use ECG waveform and echo findings to help stratify likely causes (Littman et al, 2014): Step 1: Determine if the PEA is narrow (QRS duration <0.12) or …

Apr 7, 2023 · Pulseless electrical activity (PEA), also known as electromechanical dissociation, is a clinical condition characterized by unresponsiveness and impalpable pulse in the presence …

Knowing how to read and interpret ECGs is a critically important skill in ACLS and PALS. Take a moment to review the most common cardiac rhythms encountered in ACLS and PALS. The …

Jun 15, 2023 · Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is an especially serious heart arrhythmia related to weak or undetectable electrical activity. PEA can be a precursor to sudden cardiac death, …

What are the causes and treatment of pulseless electrical activity (PEA)? Learn what you should know as a provider with our free resources!

Mar 20, 2025 · You can identify pulseless electrical activity (PEA) on an electrocardiogram (ECG). These include the presence of organized electrical activity without a pulse, such as the …

Jan 29, 2024 · One study found that PEA is the first documented rhythm in 30-38% of cardiac arrest patients and survival rates for those patients are poor. A critical component of ACLS …