Glyceryl Trinitrate Flashcards
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Indications
(4)
-suspected ACS (with pain)
-acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
-autonomic dysreflexia (systolic BP >160mmHg)
-irukandji syndrome (systolic BP >160mmHg)
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Contraindications
(6)
-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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Precations
(5)
-inferior AMI
-cerebral vascular disease
-risk of hypotension or syncope
-intoxication
-phosphodiesterase 5 inihbitor medication in the last 48hrs
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Presentation
spray, 400microg/dose, 200 doses
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Suspected ACS
Adult
SUBLING
400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose
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Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Adult
SUBLING
400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose
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Autonomic Dysreflexia / Irukandji Syndrome
Adult
SUBLING
400microg
rpt. every 5 mins
no max dose
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Autonomic Dysreflexia / Irukandji Syndrome
Paediatrics
SUBLING
Clinical Consult Needed