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	Pulseless electrical activity;
ICD-10	I46.9
DiseasesDB	4166

Revision as of 13:56, 17 September 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: PEA; electromechanical dissociation; EMD; non-perfusing rhythm

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 ==Treatment==
-===Pacemaker Insertion===
-External and internal pacing have not been shown to improve outcome and are not recommended.  There may be capture of the signals, but there is no improvement in contractility.
 ==References==