Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PEA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain the basic underlying pathophysiology of pulseless electrical activity and steps of resuscitation for a patient with pulseless electrical activity.
Identify potential causes, treatments, and post-cardiac arrest care of patients with pulseless electrical activity.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) Overview
Cardiac Conduction Overview
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
PEA Risk Factors
Section 3: PEA Resuscitation
Adult Chain of Survival
Sequence of ACLS Algorithm
Complications of Resuscitation
When to Discontinue Resuscitation
Section 4: Causes of PEA
Patient Assessment
The “Hs” of PEA
The “Ts” of PEA
Section 5: Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Initial Stabilization
Neurological Function
Laboratory Studies
Perfusion Management
Reoccurring Arrhythmias
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Scenario
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.