Relier Pairs Cardiac Emergencies VocabVersion en ligne EKG Tech Review Cardiac Emergencies par Linu John 1 STEMI 2 NSTEMI 3 code team 4 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 5 oxygen 6 code blue 7 aspiration 8 transient ischemic attack (TIA) 9 Aspirin - ASA 10 ST segment depression 11 nitroglycerin 12 T wave inversion 13 ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 14 code 15 angina Increasing the amount of __________ can help the cardiac muscle when the patient is having dyspnea. A face mask or nasal cannula can be used. group of healthcare workers designated to respond to emergency codes in a medical facility a medication sometimes given during cardiac emergencies to relax or dilate the coronary arteries; vasodilator message alerting designated staff to report to a cardiac arrest in the facility. a type of heart attack marked on an EKG tracing by an ST segment elevated at least one millimeter (one small block) above the isoelectric line. NSTEMI a heart attack that does not show elevation of the ST segment on an EKG tracing inhaling oral secretions into the lungs a situation in which the T wave deflects downward from the isoelectric line rather than upward; can be associated with ischemia, especially when paired with ST segment depression. an emergency signal used in healthcare settings to alert staff to a needed response while preventing panic and stress among patients and visitors decreases blood clotting; tablet should be chewed and swallowed to increase the effect of the drug. chest pain STEMI Associated with ischemia of the heart. Abnormal EKG with the ST segment at least one millimeter below the isoelectric line. a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours