Date Published

January 19, 2022

Updated For

ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2

Question:

Why do you only give 3 sprays of nitroglycerin to a STEMI positive patient?

Answer:

Per the OBHG Companion Document, The reduced number of doses in STEMI reduces adverse outcomes associated with liberal nitroglycerin use.

Categories

Keywords

Doses, Nitro, Nitroglycerine, STEMI

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