Dispatch InformationYou are dispatched Code 3 for a 55-year-…
Dispatch InformationYou are dispatched Code 3 for a 55-year-old male complaining with chest pain that began 10 minutes ago while he was eating. The pain is described as sever chest pressure, squeezing sensation, difficulty breathing with pain rated at 9/10, and radiating to his left arm. He has a history of hypertension, and COPD. On arrivalThe patient appears diaphoretic and anxious. Initial vital signs reveal a BP of 148/94, HR of 110, RR of 24, and an SpO₂ of 92% on room air. Upon arrival, paramedics conduct a 12-Lead ECG, which reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, with ST depression to lead 1 and AVL.Enroute Phase Questions:During transport, the patient reports increasing chest pain after all allowed nitroglycerin with no change in blood pressure. What is the most appropriate next step?