Relier Pairs Cardiac Emergencies VocabVersion en ligne EKG Tech Review Cardiac Emergencies par Linu John 1 nitroglycerin 2 ST segment depression 3 STEMI 4 code blue 5 NSTEMI 6 code 7 angina 8 ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 9 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 10 Aspirin - ASA 11 T wave inversion 12 oxygen 13 code team 14 transient ischemic attack (TIA) 15 aspiration chest pain 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. 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 heart attack that does not show elevation of the ST segment on an EKG tracing STEMI a medication sometimes given during cardiac emergencies to relax or dilate the coronary arteries; vasodilator decreases blood clotting; tablet should be chewed and swallowed to increase the effect of the drug. a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours inhaling oral secretions into the lungs NSTEMI Associated with ischemia of the heart. Abnormal EKG with the ST segment at least one millimeter below the isoelectric line. 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. an emergency signal used in healthcare settings to alert staff to a needed response while preventing panic and stress among patients and visitors message alerting designated staff to report to a cardiac arrest in the facility.