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