Describe the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from myocardial infarction in the dental setting

What will be an ideal response?


• Terminate treatment
• If hx of angina treat for angina
• If no hx of angina
• Position comfortably
• CAB
• EMS
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute
• Monitor vital signs
• Administer nitroglycerine from kit if patient not hypotensive
• If pain not relieved in two to four minutes administer two more doses of nitroglycerine
• If pain not relieved administer 162–325 mg chewable aspirin
• Monitor vital signs
• Prepare for CPR if necessary

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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