Matching Pairs Cardiac Emergencies VocabOnline version EKG Tech Review Cardiac Emergencies by Linu John 1 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 2 oxygen 3 T wave inversion 4 angina 5 aspiration 6 transient ischemic attack (TIA) 7 nitroglycerin 8 code team 9 ST segment depression 10 Aspirin - ASA 11 STEMI 12 ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 13 NSTEMI 14 code blue 15 code Associated with ischemia of the heart. Abnormal EKG with the ST segment at least one millimeter below the isoelectric line. chest pain 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. a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours 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 an emergency signal used in healthcare settings to alert staff to a needed response while preventing panic and stress among patients and visitors STEMI decreases blood clotting; tablet should be chewed and swallowed to increase the effect of the drug. 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 a heart attack that does not show elevation of the ST segment on an EKG tracing Increasing the amount of __________ can help the cardiac muscle when the patient is having dyspnea. A face mask or nasal cannula can be used. NSTEMI
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