ECGs Made Easy [with Pocket Reference for ECGs Made Easy]

by Barbara J. Aehlert

Known for its conversational style, Barbara Aehlert's ECGs Made Easy offers clear explanations and plenty of practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a sample rhythm strip and a discussion of possible patient symptoms and general treatment guidelines. Student-friendly features include ECG Pearl boxes with insights based on real-world experience, and Drug Pearl boxes highlighting medications used to treat dysrhythmias. This package includes a handy pocket reference for on-the-go access to the most essential information, plus a plastic heart rate calculator ruler for fast interpretation of rhythms. Clear ECG discussions highlight what students need to know about ECG mechanisms, rhythms, and heart How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? Chapter objectives and key terms focus students on the most important information. ECG Pearl boxes give useful hints for interpreting ECGs, such as the importance of the escape pacemaker. Drug Pearl boxes highlight various medications used to treat dysrhythmias. Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides all the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. A comprehensive post-test is included at the end of the book to evaluate student comprehension. A heart rate calculator ruler is included with each textbook, so students can measure heart rates while practicing ECG recognition. A new two-column design adds visual appeal and makes content easier to read. 49 new anatomical drawings and 51 new skills photos are included, for a total of almost 400 illustrations -- all in full color. Eight new illustrated, step-by-step skills include easy-to-follow instructions for performing basic techniques. Stop and Review chapter quizzes are expanded to include 200 practice ECG tracings, and now include answers at the end of each chapter. Learning objectives are added within text content to emphasize key points.

Genres: Textbooks, Medical

352 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2012

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book & the pocket reference for years. I move in & out of critical care & emergency room nursing to avoid burn out & this is THE goto reference to refresh...I don't skip a beat & can slide right back into ECG analysis w/o the littlest bit of anxiety. WONDERFUL reference. I would recommend it to new & experienced nurses.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book really helps you understand the graphical representation of the heart's electrical activity. Took 7 months of Cardiovascular Technology to be a CVT. The good in it end's up the knowledge I learned is beneficial to my own health issue's at this time. ;) Knowledge is power*

[Kimberlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really helped me get a better grasp on cardiac strips. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to become more familiar with cardiac strips. There are many practice strips that reinforce what you are learning.