Nitro – Lingual/Gtn spray administration

Question 1

Explain when you would use GTN

Answer 1

Passengers suffering from angina attack 

Question 2

Under what conditions are you authorised to administer this

Answer 2

There is no medical practitioner to give instruction
Passenger who does not have their medication with them
This drug is the passengers usual –/prescribed medication/used before

Question 3

Explain where the GTN Spray is located

Answer 3

Yellow pouch of the physicians kit

Question 4

What should be considered when administering GTN

Answer 4

Do not use in closed spaces – ideally in a galley space
If the pain last for more than 10 minutes assume heart attack

Question 5

Once administered what actions need to occur

Answer 5

1.update med link / Dr
2.record time of administration on medical report form
3.monitor closely

Question 6

Explain disposal Of used equipment and follow-up actions

Answer 6

Place GTN spray back into original packaging
Put back into the physicians kit
Note this on the items used tag

Question 7

Explain and demonstrate the use of the GTN spray

Answer 7

Prime, (the first time using the bottle) with two pumps
Position touching the mouth – under the tongue
Close the mouth after each spray dose