Patient Assessment Summary Sheet for Chest Pain Cases
1. Step 1:
a. Receiving Nurse:
Measure vital signs.
Perform bedside ECG.
Transfer the patient to the designated care area based on triage severity.
b. Examining Physician:
Required paraclinical tests and initial treatment:
Blood tests – Chest X-ray – Ultrasound (if necessary).
Medication administration and continuous monitoring: Depending on the specific case.
c. Care Nurse:
Collect blood samples for testing.
Administer medications.
Monitor the patient.
d. Transport/Facility Nurse:
Escort the patient for chest X-rays and ultrasound.
Wait for paraclinical results.
2. Step 2: Full Paraclinical Results Available
a. If the diagnosis is clear, patient condition is stable, and responsive to treatment:
Discharge – Issue outpatient prescription – Schedule follow-up at the specialty clinic.
b. If the diagnosis is unclear, patient condition is unstable, or unresponsive to treatment:
Perform additional paraclinical tests to aid in differential diagnosis.
Consult relevant specialist physicians when necessary.
Provide treatment based on the underlying cause.
Post-specialty consultation:
If the patient has indications for hospital admission or intervention: -> Await admission to specialized departments. -> Transfer to the endovascular intervention suite. -> Transfer to the operating room for surgery.
If the patient does not have indications for admission: -> Discharge (when stable).
The information above is for reference purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please contact your doctor for detailed medical consultation.
