ECG Notes: Interpretation and Management Guide / Edition 2

by Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN

Overview

A DAVIS’S NOTES BOOK! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803621428
Publisher:	F.A. Davis Company
Publication date:	12/07/2009
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	3.50(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association, Epic Project Manager and Staff Nurse II, Cardiology, at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN

Table of Contents

TAB 1 Basics TAB 2 ECGs TAB 3 12-Lead TAB 4 Med/Skills TAB 5 CPR TAB 6 ACLS TAB 7 PALS TAB 8 Test Strips TAB 9 Tools

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Gina Oliver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE (University of Missouri)
Description: This book contains everything nurses need to know about interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs), cardiac medications, and managing cardiac arrest.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide a small reference of ECG interpretation and management of cardiac arrest. The objectives are well met.
Audience: This book is ideal for anyone in health care, not only in an intensive care unit, but in any unit or clinic. Cardiac arrests occur in all areas of health care, and this quick pocket-guide includes essential information on managing this medical emergency. The author is a credible source for this topic.
Features: This book is ideal for anyone in health care, not only in an intensive care unit, but in any unit or clinic. Cardiac arrests occur in all areas of health care, and this quick pocket-guide includes essential information on managing this medical emergency. The author is a credible source for this topic.
Assessment: This updated version provides the latest information on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and would be an ideal book to carry in a pocket or have on a crash cart as a resource.

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