BLS in Practice Flashcards
1
Q
67-year old male attends practice. Has hx of unstable angina and had MI 2 years ago. Suddenly has crushing chest pain and becomes sweaty - what is dx?
A
Angina or MI
2
Q
What to do if not sure if angina or MI?
A
If in doubt tx MI
3
Q
How to tx MI?
A
MONA
Morphine
Oxygen
Nitrate
Aspirin
4
Q
How should GTN be administered?
A
Sublingual - get pt to close mouth
Repeat dose at 5 min intervals
If no improvement 3 dose ring 999
5
Q
How to do CPR?
A
Compress depth 5-6cm
Repeat 100-120BPM
30 compression to 2 ventilation
6
Q
What to do if no help when need to do CPR?
A
Ring ambulance first
Do compressions alone until help arrives or physically can’t continuer
