// EMT Question · Cardiology & Resuscitation

A 62-year-old complains of substernal chest pressure radiating to the left arm. First priority after scene safety is:

A. Aspirin administration
B. Oxygen if hypoxic and rapid transportCorrect
C. Nitroglycerin
D. 12-lead ECG

// Rationale

Oxygen only if SpO2 <94% or dyspneic, and rapid transport to a PCI-capable center is the priority.

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