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== Overview == | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
A rapid physical examination should be performed to identify rapidly reversible causes of PEA: | A rapid physical examination should be performed to identify rapidly reversible causes of PEA: | ||
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===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*Unilateral absence of breath sounds suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | *Unilateral absence of breath sounds suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | ||
Physical findings: | |||
Absence of palpable pulses is the main finding. | |||
Depending upon the cause, the following might be found: | |||
* Tracheal deviation | |||
* Decreased skin turgor | |||
* Traumatic chest | |||
* Cool extremities | |||
* Tachycardia | |||
* Cyanosis | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
A rapid physical examination should be performed to identify rapidly reversible causes of PEA:
Neck
- Distended neck veins suggests cardiac tamponade
- Tracheal deviation suggests tension pneumothorax
Lungs
- Unilateral absence of breath sounds suggests tension pneumothorax
Physical findings:
Absence of palpable pulses is the main finding.
Depending upon the cause, the following might be found:
- Tracheal deviation
- Decreased skin turgor
- Traumatic chest
- Cool extremities
- Tachycardia
- Cyanosis