Pocket ECGs for Nurses

by Andrew R. Houghton, Alun Roebuck

Overview

The ECG is one of the most commonly used investigations in contemporary medicine. Interpretation of the ECG can appear daunting, but it is actually relatively straightforward as long as a systematic approach is taken.

Pocket ECGs for Nurses assists with this task by providing a detailed yet readable introduction to ECG interpretation, supplemented by clinical information about how to act based on its findings.

The book begins by covering the basics of cardiac anatomy and physiology and how these relate to the ECG. It then guides nurses on how to perform a high-quality ECG recording, interpret it and make sense of common ECG abnormalities. The book also includes a guide to ambulatory and bedside monitoring as well as useful chapter summaries.

This pocketbook is an essential reference for the non-specialist who needs to be able to record and perform a basic and safe interpretation of an ECG. Written in plain language with clear explanations, bullet lists and summaries throughout, this handy guide will benefit nurses as well as paramedics and other allied health professionals in recording and reading ECGs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498705936
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/26/2015
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Andrew R. Houghton

Table of Contents

1. The basics of the heartbeat 2. The basics of the ECG 3. How to record a 12-lead ECG 4. How to read a 12-lead ECG 5. Heart rate: Bradycardia and tachycardia 6. An approach to heart rhythms 7. Supraventricular rhythms 8. Ventricular rhythms 9. Conduction problems and types of block 10. QRS complexes and left ventricular hypertrophy 11. ST segment elevation and depression 12. T wave changes 13. QT interval prolongation 14. Bedside and ambulatory monitoring 15. Summary of key points

Editorial Reviews

"The purpose is to provide nurses with a detailed yet easily understandable book that may be readily accessed. The book provides a convenient reference thatwould be available for everyday use… The book discusses obtaining an ECG, the basics of ECG interpretation, andreviews dysrhythmias including supraventricular, ventricular, blocks, hypertrophies, and changes seen with an MI." - Gina M. Oliver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE(MU Sinclair School of Nursing), Doody's Book Review Service

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Gina Oliver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE (University of Missouri)
Description: As the title states, this is a pocket-sized book on the basics of ECG interpretation.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide nurses with a detailed yet easily understandable book that may be readily accessed. The book provides a convenient reference that would be available for everyday use.
Audience: All healthcare providers who are not cardiac specialists and need a quick reference for ECG interpretation could benefit from this book.
Features: The book discusses obtaining an ECG, the basics of ECG interpretation, and reviews dysrhythmias including supraventricular, ventricular, blocks, hypertrophies, and changes seen with an MI. The book is succinct and does not go into significant depth, providing a summary of key points. As this is a pocket-sized book, the ECG strips are small in size, though readable.
Assessment: This book joins other currently available pocket-sized books on ECG interpretation for use as a quick guide.

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