Use of nitroglycerin in prehospital settings.

Emergency Nurse · 2001-05-01 · Observational study

Abstract

Nitroglycerin (NTG) is one of the most important medications used to treat ischaemic heart disease in both the prehospital and inpatient settings. The objective of this US study was to assess the effects of prehospital nitroglycerin (NTG) on vital signs and chest pain intensity.

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Cardiovascular drugs · Glyceryl trinitrate