Deliver safe, accurate care during electrocardiographic monitoring, with the newly updatedECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! 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.
Features: * Coverage of topics including: o ECG fundamentals - cardiac anatomy and physiology; obtaining and interpreting a rhythm strip o Identifying and interpreting arrhythmias - atrial, junctional, ventricular, atrioventricular, and more * Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explain key concepts and provide clear direction on vital procedures, including: o The 8-Step Method for interpreting a rhythm strip o Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmics o Obtaining and interpreting a 12-lead ECG o Troubleshooting equipment problems * Helpful practice questions and quick guides include: o End-of-book multiple choice Q&A o Sample rhythm strips to help you practice your interpretation skills o A Quick Guide to arrhythmias * Special features: o Ages and stages - Identifies differences in ECGs and pacemaker needs, according to the patient's age o Now I get it - Clear-cut directions for performing complex procedures, such as using an automated external defibrillator o Don't skip this strip - Identifies the arrhythmias that have the most serious consequences o Mixed signals - Insights on solving common problems in ECG monitoring and interpretation o I can't waste time - Key points you need to know for conditions that require quick identification and treatment o Quick quiz - Questions with answers/explanations at end of every chapter, to help you remember vital points
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Contents Part I ECG fundamentals 1 Cardiac anatomy and physiology Opal V. Wilson, MA, BSN, RN, PCMH CCE 2 Obtaining a rhythm strip Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC 3 Interpreting a rhythm strip Carolynn Spera Bruno, PhD, APRN, MSN, CNS, FNP-C Part II Recognizing arrhythmias 4 Sinus node arrhythmias Leigh Ann Trujillo, RN, MSN 5 Atrial arrhythmias Nancy Bekken, RN, MS, CCRN 6 Junctional arrhythmias Karen Knight-Frank, RN, MS, CS, CCRN, CCNS 7 Ventricular arrhythmias Maurice H. Espinoza, RN, MSN, CNS, CCRN 8 Atrioventricular blocks Leigh Ann Trujillo, RN, MSN Part III Treating arrhythmias 9 Nonpharmacologic treatments Karen Crisfulla, RN, MSN, CCNS, CCRN 10 Pharmacologic treatments Mary L. Johnston, APRN Part IV The 12-lead ECG 11 Obtaining a 12-lead ECG Marcella Ann Mikalaitis, RN, MSN, CCRN 12 Interpreting a 12-lead ECG Carolynn Spera Bruno, PhD, APRN, MSN, CNS, FNP-C Appendices and index Practice makes perfect Kathleen Hill ACLS algorithms Brushing up on interpretation skills Kathleen M. Hill, MSN, RN, CCNS Look-alike ECG challenge Quick guide to arrhythmias Glossary Index Kathleen M. Hill, MSN, RN, CCNS
