Which action is part of management for PEA or Asystole?

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Which action is part of management for PEA or Asystole?

When the rhythm is PEA or asystole, the priority is non‑shockable arrest management: keep the blood flowing with high‑quality CPR, secure an airway, and provide medication support. Defibrillation isn’t used here because there’s no shockable electrical activity to reset. Epinephrine given every 3–5 minutes during CPR helps improve perfusion to the heart and brain, increasing the chance of return of spontaneous circulation. To deliver these meds you need IV or IO access, and an airway plan ensures adequate ventilation and oxygenation throughout the arrest. So the best choice includes CPR with IV/IO access, airway management, and epinephrine every 3–5 minutes. Nitrates don’t belong in this scenario, and defibrillation is reserved for shockable rhythms like VF/VT.

When the rhythm is PEA or asystole, the priority is non‑shockable arrest management: keep the blood flowing with high‑quality CPR, secure an airway, and provide medication support. Defibrillation isn’t used here because there’s no shockable electrical activity to reset. Epinephrine given every 3–5 minutes during CPR helps improve perfusion to the heart and brain, increasing the chance of return of spontaneous circulation. To deliver these meds you need IV or IO access, and an airway plan ensures adequate ventilation and oxygenation throughout the arrest.

So the best choice includes CPR with IV/IO access, airway management, and epinephrine every 3–5 minutes. Nitrates don’t belong in this scenario, and defibrillation is reserved for shockable rhythms like VF/VT.

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