“Chest Pain at the Bedside: Nurse’s Guide to Cardiac vs. Non-Cardiac (EKG & Nitro Explained)”

Chest pain is one of the scariest calls a nurse can get at the bedside — but not every chest pain means a heart attack. In this video, “Chest Pain at the Bedside: Nurse’s Guide to Cardiac vs. Non-Cardiac (EKG & Nitro Explained),” we break down exactly how to assess chest pain, recognize red flag symptoms, and know when to escalate to the provider.

✅ What you’ll learn in this video:

How to quickly identify true cardiac chest pain vs. non-cardiac causes.

The top red flag symptoms every nurse should watch for (pressure, radiation, diaphoresis, SOB).

Key risk factors (MI, stents, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, CKD, obesity).

Common non-cardiac chest pain causes (GI, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, anxiety, shingles).

Step-by-step nursing actions: vitals, EKG within 10 minutes, when to give nitroglycerin, and when to call the provider STAT.

💊 Whether you’re a new grad nurse or an experienced critical care nurse, this bedside guide will give you the confidence to act fast when seconds matter.

👩‍⚕️ Nursing isn’t just about recognizing chest pain — it’s about knowing what to do next.

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