Code ACS

Question 1

1. Presentation of ACS

Answer 1

Patient exhibits any of the following signs or symptoms:
-Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back
-Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms
-Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or SOB

Question 2

2. Presentation of ACS

Answer 2

Patient exhibits any of the two following signs or symptoms, when ACS is suspected:
-Atypical chest pain, stomach or abdominal pain. This may include discomfort that can be localized to a point, that is “sharp” in nature, that is reproducible by palpation, or that is in the “wrong location” such as the upper abdomen
-Unexplained nausea or lightheadedness (not vertigo) without chest pain
-SOB
-Unexplained anxiety, sensation of impending doom, weakness, or fatigue
-Palpations, cold sweat, or paleness

Question 3

Additional procedures

Answer 3

1. If the patient has his/her own nitro and meets criteria, assist with administration
2. Request medics
3. Record actions including the dosage and time of admin
4. Record time of onset of symptoms.
5. Goal for total EMS time on scene should be under 15 min