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ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy Pocket Guide, Paperback / softback Book

ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy Pocket Guide Paperback / softback

Part of the Incredibly Easy! Series® series

Paperback / softback

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New at ECG interpretation? No need to go it alone—keep the basic skills and concepts at your fingertips, with ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy!® Pocket Guide . Use this enjoyable reference for at-a-glance reviews of how to use and monitor ECG equipment, obtain and interpret rhythm strips, and accurately spot and treat arrhythmias.

Full of helpful charts, illustrations, and easy-to-relate-to definitions, this is the perfect on-the-spot guide for students, new nurses, and all those looking for expert guidance on the job. Increase on-the-job or classroom confidence with this must-have pocket guide, featuring:NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, with easy-to-remember guidance on topics including: o Identifying and interpreting atrial, junctional, ventricular, sinus node, and atrioventricular arrhythmias o ECG effects of electrolyte imbalances o ECG effects of antiarrhythmics o Basic and advanced electrocardiography, including equipment uses and components o Waveform types and componentsDozens of photos, drawings, and diagrams clearly outline key concepts, including:8-step method of ECG evaluationIdentifying and monitoring disorders, rhythm disturbances, and electrolyte imbalancesPlacement of different types of leadsIdentifying and solving monitor problemsInterventions – Administering nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmicsSpecial features:Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatmentsThrough the ages – Identifies differences in ECG interpretation and pacemaker needs, according to the patient’s age Help desk – Explanations of monitoring equipment components and functions What causes it – Causes of different disorders, imbalances, and arrhythmias What to look for – Tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmiaHow it’s treated – Steps to take for a variety of treatment“Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – Expert insights on ECG methods and problem-solvingEnd-of-book guides and tests:The Test Zone – Practice Q&AQuick guide to arrhythmiasACLS algorithms: The Pulseless Arrest, Tachycardia, and BradycardiaGuide to antiarrhythmic drugsGuide to choosing monitoring leadsAbout the Clinical EditorJessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APM, ANP-BC, is Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Yale Univers

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