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!(R) 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:
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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 components
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Dozens of photos, drawings, and diagrams clearly outline key
concepts, including:
- 8-step method of ECG evaluation
- Identifying and monitoring disorders, rhythm disturbances, and
electrolyte imbalances
- Placement of different types of leads
- Identifying and solving monitor problems
- Interventions - Administering nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic
treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and
antiarrhythmics
Special features:
- Memory jogger - Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts
and treatments
- Help desk - Explanations of monitoring equipment components
and functions
End-of-book guides and tests:
- The Test Zone - Practice Q&A
- Quick guide to arrhythmias
- ACLS algorithms: The Pulseless Arrest, Tachycardia, and Bradycardia
- Guide to antiarrhythmic drugs
- Guide to choosing monitoring leads
About the Clinical Editor
Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APM, ANP-BC, is Associate Professor and
Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Yale University
School of Nursing in West Haven, Connecticut.
