A 46-year-old female presents to casuality with chest pain. Her BP is 140/80mmHg, hea rate 90bpm, and saturations 99% on roomair. What should be yournext step ?
An ECG should be performed as soon as possible as prompt diagnosis of ST elevation MI is essential. The majority of patients presenting with chest pain are of non-ischaemic origin and so the other treatments may not be necessary. If ACS is suspected, aspirin should be given first. Oxygen is not recommended in the chest pain management unless saturations are <94%
Administeroxygen
Administer analgesia
Give aspirin300mg
Perform a 12-leadECG
Acute coronary syndrome