ACLS Study Guide

Barbara Aehlert

ISBN 10: 0323084494 / ISBN 13: 9780323084499

Published by Mosby (edition 4), 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ACLS Study Guide
• Publisher: Mosby (edition 4)
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323084494
• ISBN 13: 9780323084499
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, ACLS Study Guide, 4th Edition offers a complete, full-color overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. An easy-to-read approach covers everything from airway management and rhythms and their management to electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. In addition to the latest ACLS treatment algorithms, this edition includes new case studies, new photos and illustrations, a heart rate ruler, and a handy ACLS quick-reference card for use in the field. Written by Barbara Aehlert, ACLS Study Guide is the official textbook for the American Safety & Health Institute ACLS certification course.

• A pretest and posttest -- each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales -- allow you to check your knowledge prior to and after your study.
• Chapter objectives preview the main points in each chapter.
• Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters help you remember the most important information.
• ACLS Pearls boxes offer key points and useful tips for clinical practice.
• Keeping it Simple boxes provide essential information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations, allowing you to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section.
• Consistent format of case studies includes Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions.
• A heart rate ruler is included to help you interpret ECGs.
• 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card contains key ACLS algorithms for field use.

• 100 new and updated photos and illustrations show key ACLS procedures and equipment.
• Pharmacological interventions are integrated into the chapters for a more cohesive learning experience.
• New streamlined approach reduces the number of pages and simplifies the information you need to know.

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.