Date Published
November 21, 2025
Updated For
ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2
Question:
If patient is experiencing chest pain and all signs/symptoms lead to suspected cardiac Ischemia, and considering ASA.Â
Â
Patient has a history of sensitivity to ibuprofen however takes ASA daily as well as patient took own ASA prior to EMS arrivalÂ
Â
Am I still alright to administer my own ASA even though patient has hx if sensitivity to Ibuprofen but takes ASA daily?Â
Answer:
Yes. If the patient takes ASA daily, despite reporting a sensitivity to ibuprofen, there is no concern for paramedic administration of ASA via the Cardiac Ischemia Medical Directive.Â
Categories
Keywords
ASA, Aspirin, ibuprofen, Medication Reaction, NSAID, Sensitivity
Additional Resources
No additional resources available for this #SWORBHPTip.





