Basic Arrhythmias

by Gail Walraven

Programmed, self-instructional workbook for nursing students. Previous c1995. This edition includes full-color illustrations; appendices on implications, cardiac anatomy and physiology, 12 lead electrocardiography, basic 12 lead interpretation, and pacemakers; practice strips, flash cards, and key points.

Genres: Textbooks, Nursing, Medicine

543 pages, Paperback

First published December 11, 1990

Reviews

[Ryan Cable · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book, easy to follow and lots of practice problems. The book even gives flash cards in the back to practice. Great book and format!

[John-trent Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book. Very concise, clear explaination of various EKG signs for arrythmias

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're going to study ECGs, start with this book. A good, solid, basic introduction. Do NOT do what I did and read Tomas Garcia's book first; this should definitely come first.

The book comes with flashcards, which are very useful in studying. There are a lot of practice strips - some of which had interpretations that did not match the rules described in the book (hence the four-star rating). But the only way to learn to do this is to practice, and having over 350 practice strips lets you practice quite a bit.

It does focus on a single lead (did I mention that it's the first book to study?), and the 12-lead section is only an introduction. I can't start to how well it serves that purpose as I read Garcia first.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

The repetition was helpful. I liked the “fill in the blank” reading style.

[Eric Sauder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good to help you get the basics down. I read for it paramedic school.

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