Question

A 50-year-old with suspected ACS has ST‑segment depressions and positive hs‑cTn. The ED asks about morphine. What is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Use morphine only if pain not relieved by nitrates and contraindications absent

Answer

Routinely use morphine early

Answer

Avoid all analgesia

Answer

Give high‑dose morphine to diagnose response

Answer

Morphine is contraindicated in all ACS

Practice question

A 50-year-old with suspected ACS has ST‑segment depressions and positive hs‑cTn. The ED asks about morphine. What is the recommendation?