ALiEM - Jul 10, 2021 - By: Bryan D. Hayes / Editors: Mike O'Brien
Bottom Line
- A few small ED studies support the use of an initial IV NTG bolus followed by an infusion compared to the infusion alone [1, 2]
- There is a low risk of hypotension following a single IV NTG bolus
- Consider using the following protocol to identify which doses may be best for specific patients based on initial systolic blood pressure