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Why do you only give 3 sprays of nitroglycerin to a STEMI positive patient?

January 19, 2022 SWORBHP Category: Cardiac Ischemia, STEMI Bypass   |   Date: 2022-01-19

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Answer:  
Per the OBHG Companion Document, “The reduced number of doses in STEMI
reduces adverse outcomes associated with liberal nitroglycerin use.”

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  • Cardiac Ischemia
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