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…..guideline continues to recommend giving aspirin to a person suspected of having a heart attack. The direction is “300mg orally to adults with non-traumatic chest pain unless the person has known anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) to aspirin”. Where available, request a defibrillator to the location but placing it out of sight of the person with the suspected heart attack. Offer reassurance and try to keep the person calm.

A list of common signs and symptoms of a heart attack, please remember that not all may be present during the event and a lack of chest pain is not uncommon.

Tomorrow we start reviewing the new recently published Diabetic Emergency Guideline.

Still available is a selection of our FREE resources click on the image to go to the download site.

Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.

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Acknowledgement

Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that variances in protocols exist and where necessary are identified.


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