Unstable Angina "Nurses Role In First 15 Min" | Nursing Education Webinar

Yashoda Hospitals presents an insightful Nursing Education Webinar on “Unstable Angina: Nurses Role in First 15 Min”, focusing on the critical initial assessment, immediate interventions, and essential triage protocols for patients presenting with acute chest pain. The session highlights the early identification of unstable angina, the importance of serial ECGs, safe medication administration (including loading doses and nitrates), the role and limitations of Trop-I testing, and meticulous nursing documentation before shifting the patient to the Cath Lab. 📚 What You Will Learn • Understanding the Causes and Pathophysiology of Unstable Angina • Identifying Unpredictable Symptoms and Worsening Chest Pain Discomfort • Step-by-Step Triage and Immediate Nursing Actions in the First 15 Minutes • Importance of Serial ECG Monitoring Without Detaching Leads • Correct Loading Dose Protocols (Aspirin, Statins) and Angiogram Preparation • Understanding the "Nitrate Steal Phenomenon" and Contraindications for Vasodilators • The Real Diagnostic Value and Common Pitfalls of Troponin I (Trop-I) Testing • Essential Nursing Documentation (Time of Onset, ECG, Pain Score, Medications) • First Aid Home Measures and the Importance of Preventive CT Angiograms ⭐ How This Session Adds Value ✓ Strengthens ED and ICCU Triage and Early Cardiac Assessment Skills ✓ Highlights Immediate Bedside Interventions for Patients with Chest Pain ✓ Clarifies Clinical Guidelines Around Antiplatelet Loading Doses and Nitrates ✓ Reinforces the Crucial Role of Continuous and Serial ECG Monitoring ✓ Supports Accurate and Timely Documentation for Seamless Patient Handovers ✓ Enhances Multidisciplinary Coordination for Rapid Cath Lab Readiness 🔎 Key Discussion Areas Unstable Angina | First 15 Minutes | Chest Pain Triage | Serial ECGs | Troponin I | Loading Doses | Nitrate Steal Phenomenon | Cath Lab Preparation | Nursing Documentation | Cardiac Emergencies 👨‍⚕️ Expert Dr. Kashyap Vyas Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda 👩‍⚕️ Organising Mentor Ms. Shanti Bhattacharya Vice President - Nursing, Yashoda Hospitals 👩‍⚕️ Speakers Mr. Papai Kumar Kundu Nurse Manager- CICU, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City Ms. Priyanka Incharge Nurse, Ekashila Hospital, Warangal Ms. Bhavya A Chandran Student Nurse - II Year, Yashoda College of Nursing, Hyderabad 📌 Who Should Attend • Nursing Professionals • Emergency & ICCU Nurses • Nurse Educators • Staff Nurses • Nursing Students • Healthcare Professionals Involved in Cardiac Care 💡 Key Takeaway The first 15 minutes of an unstable angina presentation are crucial for identifying ischemia and preventing further myocardial damage. Rapid nursing triage, executing immediate serial ECGs, preparing the patient for the Cath Lab with appropriate medications, and understanding the limitations of diagnostic markers like Trop-I play an essential role in delivering safe and effective cardiac emergency care. Every Thursday, Yashoda Hospitals brings interesting and relevant topics with our experts to support continuous learning and professional development in nursing and healthcare. #YashodaHospitals #NursingEducation #UnstableAngina #CardiacNursing #HealthcareWebinar