Acute coronary syndrome treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-platelet treatment
A
Aspirin 300mg oral
if not already self administered
2
Q
Pain relief
A
Repeat at 5min intervals:
- GTN 600mcg if SBP >110mmHg
- GTN 300mcg for elderly and frail
- GTN patch 50mg (0.4mg/hr) upper torso
remove patch if bp falls <90mmHg
3
Q
STEMI treatment
A
- Place on defib pads
- Nearest cath lab
- Inferior STEMI: no GTN to be administered
