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==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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*[[Distended neck veins]] suggests [[cardiac tamponade]] | *[[Distended neck veins]] suggests [[cardiac tamponade]] | ||
*[[Tracheal deviation]] suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | *[[Tracheal deviation]] suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | ||
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*Unilateral absence of breath sounds suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | *Unilateral absence of breath sounds suggests [[tension pneumothorax]] | ||
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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