chest pain Flashcards
1
Q
what symptom assessment can you use
A
site onset character radiation assosiated symptoms times excaserbating/relieving factors severity
2
Q
troponin T values
A
14-30 possible
30 plus definate MI
3
Q
what are the indicators for MI
A
ECG changes- ST elevation or ST depression High blood pressure or heart rate Troponin T rise Sweating (cold) nausea anxiety or doom CRUSHING
4
Q
Chest pain that is relieved by rest and triggered by excursion
A
Angina
5
Q
What things are to consider if pain is worse on insperation
A
MSK
PE
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
6
Q
D-dimer test
A
used to detect blood clotting disorders
0.22-0.46
cut off point to exclude VTE is <0.50
7
Q
INR
A
Time for blood to clot
0.8-1.2 in health
2-3 in warfrin
