Designed for medical students, this also serves professionals who want to improve their interpretation skills or to get current with new techniques. Along with the fundamentals of the application of electrocardiograms (ECGs) to diagnosis, this covers cardiac anatomy and physiology, features of rhythm strips, methods of interpretation, types of arrhythmias that can be identified with an ECH strip (including sinus node arrhythmias, atrial arrhythmias, junctional arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and atrioventricular blocks), treatment of arrhythmias, including non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments, and proper use and interpretation of the 12-lead ECG. Support materials cover best practices, algorithms, interpretations skills, and look-alike conditions. Includes a quick reference and glossary. With well-chosen and clear illustrations, this is suitable for clinical use as well as for self-study. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Updated and improved for its Fourth Edition, this practical reference makes learning to interpret rhythm strips easy and fun. It uses a light-hearted writing style, abundant illustrations, and hallmark Incredibly Easy! features to help readers remember key points.
Chapters review cardiac anatomy and physiology, explain how to obtain and interpret rhythm strips and 12-, 15-, and 18-lead ECGs, and teach readers how to recognize and manage arrhythmias. This edition's explanation of the 8-step method of rhythm strip interpretation has been expanded and clarified with new illustrations. Other highlights include nearly 50 additional practice strips and up-to-date ACLS algorithms.
Updated and improved for its Fourth Edition, this practical reference makes learning to interpret rhythm strips easy and fun. It uses a light-hearted writing style, abundant illustrations, and hallmark Incredibly Easy! features to help readers remember key points.
Chapters review cardiac anatomy and physiology, explain how to obtain and interpret rhythm strips and 12-, 15-, and 18-lead ECGs, and teach readers how to recognize and manage arrhythmias. This edition's explanation of the 8-step method of rhythm strip interpretation has been expanded and clarified with new illustrations. Other highlights include nearly 50 additional practice strips and up-to-date ACLS algorithms.
