Aspirin

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Aspirin

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC

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Aspirin

• Indications
• Ischemic chest pain

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Aspirin

• Contraindications
• Aspirin allergy
• GI bleeding
• Active Peptic Ulcer

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Aspirin

• Dose
• 325mg PO (Orally)
• Swallow
• Chewing not necessary

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Aspirin

• Mechanism of Action
• Inhibits platelet aggregation
• De-stickies platelets

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Aspirin

• Effects
• Prevents further clotting
• Has no effect on existing clot

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Aspirin

• Side Effects
• GI bleeding