Cardiology & ResuscitationPregunta 28 de 100
A conscious adult reports crushing chest pressure radiating to the left arm. After ensuring no contraindications, the EMT may assist with:
a.Oral glucose
b.Activated charcoal
c.A tourniquet
d.Chewable aspirin
Explicación
For suspected acute coronary syndrome, EMTs may assist with chewable aspirin, which reduces clot formation, if the patient has no allergy or contraindication. Aspirin improves outcomes in heart attack.
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