ASA for CP

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Homecare, UR, Case Mgt.

How important is it for the patient w/CP to get ASA stat if pt is on heparin gtt. The patient was nauseous and could only tolerate taking 2 baby asa instead of 2 ( as per protocol)??

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asa is just as important as heparin.

it has been my understanding that baby asa (81mg) is the norm...

and that chewables are preferable.

leslie

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

We typically give 325mg enteric coated, though studies suggest that chewable ASA absorbs more quickly, through the oral mucosa.

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Specializes in SICU.

ASA actually helps prevent/lessen the reperfusion injury associated with an MI when blood flow is restored to the ischemic area. Very important! It puts the A in MONA. ;):redbeathe

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Homecare, UR, Case Mgt.

This may be a stupid question but I am assuming MONA is for Morphine, O2, Nitro, ASA. Are these the top 4 prioroities or should these be done in this order?

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