ACS Algorithm: EMS assessment, care, and hospital preparation
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Monitor and support vitals signs relating to airway, breathing, and circulation. Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
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Be prepared to administer CPR or defibrillate, if needed.
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Administer aspirin.
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Consider administering oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine.
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Obtain a 12-lead ECG: interpret or transmit to hospital.
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Complete a fibrinolytic checklist.
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Notify the receiving facility if ST elevation is evident on ECG.
ACS Algorithm: Initial Emergency Department Assessment and Treatment
Assessment
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Purchase course for assessment details.
Treatment
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Purchase course for treatment details.
FUNDAMENTAL FACT: The contraindications for the abovementioned treatments are: hypotension for nitroglycerin and morphine, true aspirin allergy and active or recent GI bleeding for aspirin.