Tag: Mona

For decades, medical students were taught the MONA mnemonic (Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin) as the standard first-line treatment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, thanks to the evolution of evidence-based medicine and landmark research, this protocol has been deemed obsolete and potentially harmful. The compelling question for many in healthcare is, **why is Mona not used anymore?**

While the acronym MONA has long been a staple in nursing and medical education for emergency treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the concept of a single 'drug Mona' is a misconception. This article clarifies that there is no drug named Mona, and that the outdated mnemonic MONA has been replaced by more modern, evidence-based guidelines for managing cardiovascular events.