Incorrect. Many cases of PEA are not true cardiac standstill, but rather a state of profound hypotension creating unconsciousness and perceived pulselessness. The line of thinking that PEA = an asystolic myocardium is dangerous. Do compressions and resuscitate per local guidelines, but until you have an echocardiographically confirmed asystolic heart, do not assume electromechanical dissociation/uncoupling has occurred. Look for reversible causes and remember that failing to identify a reversible cause doesn't mean a reversible cause is not present.
Incorrect. Many cases of PEA are not true cardiac standstill, but rather a state of profound hypotension creating unconsciousness and perceived pulselessness. The line of thinking that PEA = an asystolic myocardium is dangerous. Do compressions and resuscitate per local guidelines, but until you have an echocardiographically confirmed asystolic heart, do not assume electromechanical dissociation/uncoupling has occurred. Look for reversible causes and remember that failing to identify a reversible cause doesn't mean a reversible cause is not present.