Flip and See ECG

by Cohn, Elizabeth Gross

• ISBN13: 9780323055864
• ISBN10: 0323055869
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-19
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

When it comes to learning 3-lead ECG interpretation, there's simply no faster or easier way to master basic rhythms than this unique book. Using a fun and easy-to-understand writing style, it uses humor, cartoons, and personal stories to walk you through the entire ECG process - from finding a heartbeat, to monitoring an electrocardiogram, to interpreting the heart rhythm. A unique "Flip and See" section allows you to view normal ECGs on one side of the page and abnormal ECGs on the other, along with concise text that clearly explains the differences between them. In addition, you'll find commonly asked questions and answers throughout the text. Thumb tabs and lay-flat spiral binding make it easy to use anywhere, and the small size fits easily into a lab coat pocket. Unique Flip and See section at the end of the book allows you to see each rhythm side-by-side with a normal ECG rhythm, and a written walkthrough explains the important differences between the rhythms. Conversational language and clear illustrations and cartoons make the information easily accessible and understandable - as well as easy to remember and fun to learn. Includes Cohn's Pocket Guide for ECG Interpretation, a plastic heart rate ruler that's useful for both students and practitioners as an aid in rhythm interpretation. Companion CD features 66 practice rhythm strips in PowerPoint format, plus coverage of pediatric and neonatal patients. Includes new treatment algorithms on the reverse side of Flip and See rhythm cards. New, easy-to-follow organization with raised tabs, so you can find information quickly. Updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Expanded coverage of key topics such as normal rhythms and torsades de pointes.

Table of Contents

Symbols Used in This Boo?

How to Approach ECG?

How the Heart Works

The Hear?

Location

Physiology (Function?

Anatomy (Structure?

Cardiac Cycle

Summary

Conduction Pathway?

Sinoatrial Node

Atrioventricular Node

The ECG

The ECG

Lead Placement and Vectors

Reading ECGs: P-waves, QRS Complexes and T Waves

P Wave

P-R Interval

QRS Complex

ST Segment

T Wave

Introduction to the Rhythms

Introduction to the Rhythms

Naming Rhythm?

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Sinus Arrhythmia

Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus Tachycardia

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Fibrillation

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Ventricular Tachycardia

Torsades de Pointes

Ventricular Fibrillation

Asystole

Heart Blocks - First Degree AV Heart Block

Second Degree AV Heart Block, also known as Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach?

Second Degree AV Heart Block, Also Known as Mobitz Type II

Complete Heart Block (Third Degree?

Artificial Pacemakers

How to Interpret ECGs

ECG Pape?

Normal ECG

Calculating Rat?

Measuring ECG Waveforms

ECG Calipers

The Isoelectric Line

Ectopic Activity - Premature Atrial Contraction

Premature Junctional Contraction - Pemature Ventricular Contraction Summar?

Clues to Identifying Rhythms

How to Use the Flip and See Portion of This Book

Flip and See Guided Tutorial

Mormal

Sinus arrhythmia

Sinus bradycardia

Sinus tachycardia

Premature atrial contractions

Premature ventricular contraction

Atrial flutter

Atrial fibrillation

Supraventricular tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia

Torsades de Pointes

Ventricular fibrillation

Junctional or nodal rhythm

Asystole

First degree heart block

Second degree heart block, Mobitz type- I, or Wenckebach

Second degree heart block, Mobitz type II

Complete heart block

Artificial pacemaker with capture

Heart Blocks

Look-alike Rhythms

Nonrhythms

Pulseless Electrical Activity

Summary and a Few Golden Rules

Rhythms

Normal Sinus Rhyth?

Sinus Arrhythmi?

Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus Tachycardia

Premature Atrial Contraction?

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Fibrillation

Supraventricular Tachycardi?

Junctional (Nodal) Rhythm - Premature Ventricular Contractions

Ventricular Tachycardia

Torsades de Pointes

Ventricular Fibrillation

Asystole

First Degree AV Heart Bloc?

Second Degree Heart Block Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach)?

Second Degree Heart Block Mobitz Type II

Third Degree AV Heart Block: Complete Heart Bloc?

Pacemaker With 1:1 Captur?

Loose Lead/Cable Movement

60-Cycle Interference

Junctional Rhythm With Rate of 40 Beats per Minut?

Normal Sinus Rhythm With Rate of 100 Beats per Minute

Glossary

Glossary

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