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Acute Coronary Syndrome – Emergency Medical Services Video

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  • The EMS can perform several interventions before the patient arrives at the hospital. These include obtaining an ECG, monitoring vital signs, supporting the airway and breathing, and monitoring circulation.
  • EMS personnel should be prepared to provide CPR and defibrillate quickly if the patient goes into cardiac arrest.
  • EMS personnel can introduce several medications prior to the arrival at the hospital, including MONA: morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and aspirin.

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