Glyceryl Trinitrate Flashcards

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GTN
Indications
(4)

A

-suspected ACS (with pain)
-acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
-autonomic dysreflexia (systolic BP >160mmHg)
-irukandji syndrome (systolic BP >160mmHg)

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GTN
Contraindications
(6)

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-allergy OR adverse reactions
-heart rate <50 or >150 bpm
-systolic BP <100mmHG
-acute CVA
-head trauma
-phosphodiesterase 5 inihbitor medication in the last 2-4hrs

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3
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GTN
Precations
(5)

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-inferior AMI
-cerebral vascular disease
-risk of hypotension or syncope
-intoxication
-phosphodiesterase 5 inihbitor medication in the last 48hrs

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4
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GTN
Presentation

A

spray, 400microg/dose, 200 doses

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5
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GTN
Suspected ACS
Adult
SUBLING

A

400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose

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6
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GTN
Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Adult
SUBLING

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400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose

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7
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GTN
Autonomic Dysreflexia / Irukandji Syndrome
Adult
SUBLING

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400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose

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8
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GTN
Autonomic Dysreflexia / Irukandji Syndrome
Paediatrics
SUBLING

A

Clinical Consult Needed

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