❤️🔥🫀 What Is an MI (Myocardial Infarction)?
A Myocardial Infarction (MI) occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. This causes damage to the heart tissue and can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
🧱🩸 Causes
Coronary artery blockage due to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) 🛢️🧊
Blood clot formation in narrowed arteries 🧬🧲
Spasm of coronary artery (less common) 🌀🫀
⚠️🧯 Common Symptoms
Chest pain or pressure (“elephant on chest”) 🐘🧱
Pain radiating to arm, jaw, or back 🫱🦷🧍♂️
Shortness of breath 🌬️🫁
Nausea or vomiting 🤢🧃
Cold sweat 🧊💦
Lightheadedness or fainting 🪞🌀
🧩🫀 Effects on the Patient
Physical: Fatigue, weakness, reduced activity tolerance 🛌🪫
Emotional: Anxiety, fear, depression 😰🫥
Cardiac: Irregular heartbeat, risk of cardiac arrest 🫀⚡
To know more about MI, you may refer to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ez25Hp8lc
📚🛎️ CNA Care for MI Using APIE Format
🔍 Assessment 🧿📋
Monitor for:
Chest discomfort or pain 🧱🔥
Breathing difficulty 🌬️🫁
Pale, clammy skin 🧊🫣
Weakness or fatigue 🪫🛌
Anxiety or restlessness 🫨🧠
Check vital signs if delegated 🩺📊
Observe for signs of cardiac distress 🫀🚨
🧭 Planning 🧵🧰
Prevent complications:
Falls 🪜⚠️
Skin breakdown 🛏️🩹
Emotional distress 🫥🧠
Promote:
Rest and comfort 🛌🕊️
Safety during mobility 🦽🛡️
Emotional reassurance 🫂🪞
Coordinate with nurses and cardiac team 🧑⚕️
🛠️ Implementation 🧺🧤
Rest: Encourage quiet environment and minimal exertion 🛏️🔕
Mobility: Assist with slow, safe movements 🐢🦽
Hygiene: Help with bathing and grooming to reduce strain 🧼🪥
Skin Care: Reposition every 2 hours 🕑🧸
Nutrition: Assist with heart-healthy meals if ordered 🥗🫒
Emotional Support: Offer calm presence and reassurance 🫶🧘♂️
Reporting: Immediately notify nurse of chest pain, breathing changes, or unusual behavior 📡🚨
✅ Evaluation 🧪📊
Is the patient:
Comfortable and resting well? 🛌🕊️
Free of new chest pain or distress? 🧱❌
Breathing normally? 🌬️✅
Emotionally stable and supported? 🫂🎭
Safe during hygiene and mobility tasks? 🦽🛡️