Describe the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from angina pectoris in the dental setting

What will be an ideal response?


• Terminate procedure
• Upright or semisupine position
• CABs
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute
• Monitor vital signs
• Administer nitroglycerine if patient not hypotensive—patient is preferably or spray from kit
• Can administer three doses in 15-minute period
• If episode ceases can resume treatment if patient feels well enough
• If pain more severe than normal or if pain does not cease contact EMS and treat as MI

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