ECG's Made Easy - Softcover

Aehlert RN BSPA, Barbara J; Aehlert, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323014321 ISBN 13: 9780323014328

Publisher: Mosby, 2001

Synopsis

The new, updated second edition of ECGs Made Easy continues to focus on the essential information needed to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. With plain language and straightforward explanations, this text targets the beginning ECG student. Packaged free with every text is ECGs Made Easy Pocket Reference, a quick reference handbook, color-coded to match the sections in the textbook. Major principles are restated for learning reinforcement, and key tables and ECGs from the text are included for easy reference. A handy heart rate calculator ruler and 12-lead ECG reference card are also included in the text.

Everything a student needs to know about basic ECGs is included in one, easy-to-read text - no supplementary materials are needed.

Full-color throughout, this text is exquisitely illustrated and includes a FREE pocket guide

Chapter objectives are presented at the beginning of each chapter to give students a preview of the material that will be covered in class.

Practice rhythm strips are included at the conclusion of each "recognition" chapter.

A comprehensive post-test consisting of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in questions, and 60 rhythm strips allows students to test their overall comprehension of the material.

ECG Facts boxes and Key Terms appear in the margin of the text to enhance the reader's understanding of the material.

A clear color-coding system for each chapter helps students to quickly locate sections in the text and pocket guide.

Introductory chapters 1 & 2 have been expanded to include more depth on coronary blood supply, the conduction system, wave forms, and lead placement.

Completely updated to reflect the new 2000 guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care.

Rhythm strips include patient information to help the student see the whole picture when evaluating ECG strips.

"Stop and Review" sections are located at the end of every chapter for timely reinforcement of key concepts.

Includes a heart rate calculator ruler to assist students when doing heart rate calculations.

Contains a 12-lead ECG reference card to help students with 12-Lead placement.

A new chapter, Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG, includes lead placement, vectors, bundle branch blocks, recognizing ECG signs of ischemia, injury, and infarction, chamber enlargement, and ECG changes associated with electrolyte disturbances and medications.

About this title

About the Author

Barbara Aehlert has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years, with clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing, critical care nursing, prehospital education, and nursing education. Barbara is an active CPR and ACLS instructor, and she is also the sole author of our flagship title, ECGs Made Easy, as well as the ACLS Study Guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323014321
• ISBN 13: 9780323014328
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 386