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I think this is more up to date and clearer, and safer in terms of not blindly following steps and considering contraindications / criteria for aspirin, oxygen, GTN
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What is the initial therapy for patients with acute chest pain of possible cardiac origin?
{{c1::Oxygen if hypoxic or shocked to maintain saturation \(S\rm{a}\ce{O2}\)}}
{{c1::Urgent 12 lead ECG}}
{{c1::Aspirin 300 mg soluble}}
{{c1::Glyceryl trinitrate spray (400–800 μg) or tablet (300–600 μg)}}
{{c1::IV access and send bloods}}
{{c1::Oxygen if hypoxic or shocked to maintain saturation \(S\rm{a}\ce{O2}\)}}
{{c1::Urgent 12 lead ECG}}
{{c1::Aspirin 300 mg soluble}}
{{c1::Glyceryl trinitrate spray (400–800 μg) or tablet (300–600 μg)}}
{{c1::IV access and send bloods}}
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eTG Complete
Talley & O'Connor
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Additional Resources
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ecat/adult/chest-pain
https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/ecat/adult/chest-pain
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- eTG - Acute chest pain of possible cardiac origin https://app-tg-org.au.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Cardiovascular&topicfile=c_CVG_Acute-chest-pain-of-possible-cardiac-origintopic_1&guidelinename=auto§ionId=c_CVG_Acute-chest-pain-of-possible-cardiac-origintopic_1#c_CVG_Acute-chest-pain-of-possible-cardiac-origintopic_1 Published/Amended June 2023, Accessed 25 December 2024
- See additional resources
- Brown, A.F.T. & Cadogan, M. & Celenza, A. Marshall & Ruedy’s On Call: Principles & Protocols. 3rd edition. Elsevier; 2016. 648 Chapter 16: Chest Pain p. 117
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