Temple College EMS Program1 Aspirin EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC
Temple College EMS Program2 Aspirin Indications –Ischemic chest pain
Temple College EMS Program3 Aspirin Contraindications –Aspirin allergy –GI bleeding –Active Peptic Ulcer
Temple College EMS Program4 Aspirin Dose –325mg PO (Orally) –Swallow Chewing not necessary
Temple College EMS Program5 Aspirin Mechanism of Action –Inhibits platelet aggregation –De-stickies platelets
Temple College EMS Program6 Aspirin Effects –Prevents further clotting –Has no effect on existing clot
Temple College EMS Program7 Aspirin Side Effects –GI bleeding