ECGs Made Easy

by Barbara J. Aehlert

Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers a more visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, additional rhythm strips and review exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, this guide has everything you need to master skills in ECG interpretation.

Easy-to-read style and conversational tone help you to recall and apply ECG information. Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip. Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about dysrhythmia recognition, such How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, and recognizing ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. ECG Pearl boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, and techniques, and offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs. Drug Pearls highlight select medications used to treat dysrhythmias. Key terms open each chapter by introducing and defining essential terminology. Summary tables review the key characteristics of dysrhythmias discussed in the chapter. Stop & Review exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding. Comprehensive posttest with answers at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding. NEW! Content updates reflect current science and clinical practice guidelines, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable. NEW! Updates to selected rhythm strips allow for additional practice.

Genres: Textbooks, Medical

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 23, 2022

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.