ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy

Description:

Drop the ECG anxiety and learn to interpret rhythm strips in simple, stress-free ways, with the popular ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!®, 7th Edition. Offering expert direction, this freshly updated, fully illustrated guide is packed with images and learning aids that support your understanding and retention in obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips. Recognize and treat a wide variety of arrhythmias with this vital text — an ideal study aid and friendly on-the-unit support for both students and practicing nurses.

Table of Contents:

I ECG fundamentals

1 Cardiac anatomy and physiology

2 Obtaining a rhythm strip

3 Interpreting a rhythm strip

II Recognizing arrhythmias

4 Sinus node arrhythmias

5 Atrial arrhythmias

6 Junctional arrhythmias

7 Ventricular arrhythmias

8 Atrioventricular blocks

III Treating arrhythmias

9 Nonpharmacologic treatments

10 Pharmacologic treatments

IV The 12-lead ECG

11 Obtaining a 12-lead ECG

12 Interpreting a 12-lead ECG

Appendices and index

Practice makes perfect

ACLS algorithms

Brushing up on interpretation skills

Look-alike ECG challenge

Quick guide to arrhythmias

Glossary

Index