ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!
Jessica Shank Coviello
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
<b>Publisher’s Note:</b>   Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.<br /><br />Deliver safe, accurate care during electrocardiographic monitoring, with the newly updated<b><i>ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy!</i></b>Sixth edition. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated text explains the basics of cardiac physiology, then leads you through recognizing and treating arrhythmias, with step-by-step guidance on current medications, devices, and monitoring equipment. Take advantage of this real-world, expert nursing advice to reinforce your class materials, prepare for the NCLEX or certification exam, and strengthen your ECG interpretation skills.<br /> <br /><b>Features:</b><br />·         Coverage of topics including:<br />o    ECG fundamentals – cardiac anatomy and physiology; obtaining and interpreting a rhythm strip<br />o    Identifying and interpreting arrhythmias – atrial, junctional, ventricular, atrioventricular, and more<br />·         Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explain key concepts and provide clear direction on vital procedures, including:<br />o    The 8-Step Method for interpreting a rhythm strip<br />o    Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmics<br />o    Obtaining and interpreting a 12-lead ECG<br />o    Troubleshooting equipment problems<br />·         Helpful practice questions and quick guides include:<br />o    End-of-book multiple choice Q&A<br />o    Sample rhythm strips to help you practice your interpretation skills<br />o    A Quick Guide to arrhythmias<br />·        <b>Special features:</b><br />o   <i>Ages and stages</i>– Identifies differences in ECGs and pacemaker needs, according to the patient’s age<br />o   <i>Now I get it</i>– Clear-cut directions for performing complex procedures, such as using an automated external defibrillator<br />o   <i>Don’t skip this strip</i>– Identifies the arrhythmias that have the most serious consequences<br />o   <i>Mixed signals</i>– Insights on solving common problems in ECG monitoring and interpretation<br />o   <i>I can’t waste time</i>– Key points you need to know for conditions that require quick identification and treatment<br />o   <i>Quick quiz</i>– Questions with answers/explanations at end of every chapter, to help you remember vital points