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Do you shock a pea?

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Ava Collins

Studied at University of California, Berkeley, Lives in San Francisco. Entrepreneur passionate about technology and innovation.
As a medical professional with expertise in emergency medicine, I can provide you with an accurate answer to your question regarding PEA, which stands for Pulseless Electrical Activity.

Ethan Perez

Works at the International Renewable Energy Agency, Lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
PEA is treated much like asystole. It is not a shockable rhythm because the electrical system in the heart is actually working properly. Shocking the patient is done to 'reset' the heart's rhythm, but the problem in PEA isn't in the conduction of electrical stimuli in the heart.

Julian Morris

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PEA is treated much like asystole. It is not a shockable rhythm because the electrical system in the heart is actually working properly. Shocking the patient is done to 'reset' the heart's rhythm, but the problem in PEA isn't in the conduction of electrical stimuli in the heart.
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