121 Cardiac Ischemia Flashcards
What are the INDICATIONS for the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
Suspected Cardiac Ischemia
What are the CONDITIONS for Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
18 years old
Unaltered
HR: 60-159
BP: normotensive
IV / Hx
What are the CONTRAINDICATION for Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
Allergy or sensitivity
Phosphodiasterase Inhibitor use
SBP drop by 1/3
12 Lead compatible with RVMI
What is the initial dose Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
0.3/ 0.4 mg
How MANY doses are given of Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
STEMI 3
Non-Stemi 6
What is the MAX dose for Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
What is the interval between doses for Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
5 minutes
What is the route of administration for Nitroglycerin in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
SL
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for ASA in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
Allergy
If asthmatic, prior use
Current active bleeding
CVA/ TBI in past 24 hours
What are the CONDITIONS for ASA in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
18 years
unaltered
able to chew and swallow
What is the dose ASA in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
160-162mg
How MANY doses are given of ASA in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
1
What is the route of administration for ASA in the CARDIAC ISCHEMIA medical directive?
PO
How does Nitroglycerin work?
MOI:
relaxes vasculature
causes venodilation and vasodilation
decreases preload and afterload
decreased heart oxygen demand
increases circulation to ischemic tissue
How does ASA work?
MOI:
-inhibits COX1 which blocks formation of thromboxane A2
-Decreases prostaglandins
-Inhibit COX2 (inflammation/ pain)