ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781582555645
• ISBN10: 1582555648
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-24
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now in its fourth edition and better than ever, ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! makes learning to read and interpret rhythm strips easy and fun. This practical reference uses a unique, light-hearted writing style that makes learning this complex information non-threatening and highly enjoyable. This entertaining reference reviews fundamental cardiac anatomy and physiology, explains how to obtain and interpret a rhythm strip, and teaches the reader how to recognize and treat sinus, atrial, and ventricular arrhythmias as well as heart blocks. In addition, ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!, Fourth Edition, explains how to obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs. Special elements found throughout the reference make it easy to remember key points. Each chapter features: A summary of key points; clear, simple explanations of problems; definitions of key terms; illustrations that clearly explain key concepts; bulleted lists and checklists that make it easy to spot important points at a glance; marginalia that highlight key facts about ECG interpretation; and quick quizzes to test knowledge.

Table of Contents

ECG fundamentals
Cardiac anatomy and physiology	p. 3
Obtaining a rhythm strip	p. 23
Interpreting a rhythm strip	p. 43
Recognizing arrhythmias
Sinus node arrhythmias	p. 63
Atrial arrhythmias	p. 87
Junctional arrhythmias	p. 111
Ventricular arrhythmias	p. 127
Atrioventricular blocks	p. 153
Treating arrhythmias
Nonpharmacologic treatments	p. 175
Pharmacologic treatments	p. 205
The 12-lead ECG
Obtaining a 12-lead ECG	p. 239
Interpreting a 12-lead ECG	p. 255
Practice makes perfect	p. 286
ACLS algorithms	p. 302
Brushing up on interpretation skills	p. 308
Look-alike ECG challenge	p. 342
Quick guide to arrhythmias	p. 353
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