Chest Pain and Cardiac Emergencies: The IFA Response
Chest pain can be anything from indigestion to a heart attack. In the workplace, treat it as cardiac until proven otherwise.
Signs of a cardiac event
- Chest pressure, squeezing or tightness
- Pain radiating to jaw, arm, back
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea, sweating
Response
- Sit the patient in a position of comfort
- Reassure, minimise exertion
- Oxygen if available and trained
- Be ready for CPR and AED if the patient deteriorates
- Call EMS early
See CPR, AED and oxygen therapy.
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