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.

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