ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide
ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide by LWW is a practical resource published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on December 20, 2016. This third edition spans 304 pages and is designed to assist those new to ECG interpretation by providing essential skills and concepts in a user-friendly format. The guide offers at-a-glance reviews on using and monitoring ECG equipment, interpreting rhythm strips, and identifying arrhythmias.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including updated content presented in a quick-read, bulleted format. The book covers topics such as identifying various arrhythmias, the effects of electrolyte imbalances, and advanced electrocardiography techniques. It features numerous illustrations and charts to clarify key concepts, along with practical tools like memory joggers and end-of-book tests to reinforce learning. This pocket guide serves as a valuable reference for students, new nurses, and professionals seeking expert guidance in the field of cardiology and nursing.
Official synopsis Publisher
New at ECG interpretation? No need to go it alone–keep the basic skills and concepts at your fingertips, with ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy!® Pocket Guide .
Use this enjoyable reference for at-a-glance reviews of how to use and monitor ECG equipment, obtain and interpret rhythm strips, and accurately spot and treat arrhythmias. Full of helpful charts, illustrations, and easy-to-relate-to definitions, this is the perfect on-the-spot guide for students, new nurses, and all those looking for expert guidance on the job.
Increase on-the-job or classroom confidence with this must-have pocket guide, featuring:
- NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, with easy-to-remember guidance on topics including: o Identifying and interpreting atrial, junctional, ventricular, sinus node, and atrioventricular arrhythmias o ECG effects of electrolyte imbalances o ECG effects of antiarrhythmics o Basic and advanced electrocardiography, including equipment uses and components o Waveform types and components
- Dozens of photos, drawings, and diagrams clearly outline key concepts, including:
- 8-step method of ECG evaluation
- Identifying and monitoring disorders, rhythm disturbances, and electrolyte imbalances
- Placement of different types of leads
- Identifying and solving monitor problems
- Interventions – Administering nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmics
Special features:
- Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments
- Through the ages – Identifies differences in ECG interpretation and pacemaker needs, according to the patient’s age
- Help desk – Explanations of monitoring equipment components and functions
- What causes it – Causes of different disorders, imbalances, and arrhythmias
- What to look for – Tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmia
- How it’s treated – Steps to take for a variety of treatment
- “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – Expert insights on ECG methods and problem-solving
End-of-book guides and tests:
- The Test Zone – Practice Q&A
- Quick guide to arrhythmias
- ACLS algorithms: The Pulseless Arrest, Tachycardia, and Bradycardia
- Guide to antiarrhythmic drugs
- Guide to choosing monitoring leads
About the Clinical Editor
Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APM, ANP-BC, is Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Yale Univers
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide” about?
Who is the author of “ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide”?
When was “ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide” published?
What is the ISBN for “ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
