Download or read book Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias First Edition written by Cheryl Miller and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is a step by step guide on interpreting basic electrocardiogram (EKG) readings in adults. Students benefit from first understanding normal sinus rhythm, as well as basic dysrhythmias, and then applying this understanding to rhythms that are more advanced and difficult. The book discusses the conduction system of the heart and the purpose of the electrocardiogram. Students learn how to read EKG waveforms and interpret rates and pacing. The book also addresses sinus and atrial dysrhythmias, atrial-ventricular blocks, and ventricular dysrhythmias. Each section of the text includes quizzes that students can use to check their comprehension and progress. Physiology and pathophysiology as they pertain to each dysrhythmia are also addressed, as are common interventions and medications. Clear and concise, Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is an ideal teaching tool for students in all levels of nursing programs as well as for practicing nurses needing to refresh their knowledge. The practical applicability of the information also makes this a useful guide for paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
Download or read book Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache written by Cheryl Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is a step by step guide on interpreting basic electrocardiogram (EKG) readings in adults. Students benefit from first understanding normal sinus rhythm, as well as basic dysrhythmias, and then applying this understanding to rhythms that are more advanced and difficult. The book discusses the conduction system of the heart and the purpose of the electrocardiogram. Students learn how to read EKG waveforms and interpret rates and pacing. The book also addresses sinus and atrial dysrhythmias, atrial-ventricular blocks, and ventricular dysrhythmias. Each section of the text includes quizzes that students can use to check their comprehension and progress. Physiology and pathophysiology as they pertain to each dysrhythmia are also addressed, as are common interventions and medications. Clear and concise, Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is an ideal teaching tool for students in all levels of nursing programs as well as for practicing nurses needing to refresh their knowledge. The practical applicability of the information also makes this a useful guide for paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Cheryl Miller is a registered nurse who earned both her M.S.N. and her Ed.D. at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Miller is a professor of nursing at Chattanooga State Community College where she teaches medical-surgical nursing specializing in critical care, serves as the chair of the nursing program effectiveness committee, and as liaison with area hospitals for student clinical placement. She is a past recipient of the Chattanooga State Teaching Excellence Award, and the author of Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases: The Easy Way and The Nurse's Guide to Labs: A Quick and Easy Resource.
Download or read book Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias written by Sandra Atwood and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Fifth Edition, uses clear, accessible language to explain how the heart functions and how to interpret ECGs. Designed for use by the spectrum of EMS, nursing, and other healthcare professionals, the Fifth Edition provides users with the critical knowledge needed to interpret dysrhythmias and determine the appropriate treatment.The Fifth Edition includes:• Coverage of the 2015 ECC and CPR guidelines• New content on basic 12-lead ECG interpretation• Real-life ECG strips to demonstrate each concept • A variety of review tools, including 200 additional practice rhythm strips, 22 case studies, and perforated review flashcards• Numerous review quizzes with a variety of question formats, as well as dysrhythmia practice strips and crossword puzzles• A new, modern design with the same familiar, easy-to-follow feel
Download or read book Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias written by Sandra Atwood and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Revised Fourth Edition, uses straightforward language to explain how the heart functions and how to interpret ECGs-essential knowledge that will allow you to anticipate the appropriate treatment for each. Coverage of the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines are reflected in all topics in the text.
Download or read book Huszar s Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes Interpretation and Management Text Pocket Guide Package E Book written by Keith Wesley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full color and updated to reflect the 2010 ECC guidelines, Huszar’s Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition is structured to match the order in which you learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis. More complex material follows basic skills, with advanced sections at the end. Packaged with a free companion CD with 200 practice rhythms and a free heart rate ruler, this edition has been updated throughout and comes loaded with extras designed to enhance your learning. Expert authorship from original author Dr. Robert Huszar and continuing author Dr. Keith Wesley, brings over 40 years of combined field experience to the text and maintain its relevancy to prehospital and hospital providers. Expert panel of reviewers who specialize in ECG interpretation and emergency cardiovascular care also ensure that the material is accurate, current and universal. Coverage of both basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments and provides material that is pertinent to both beginning and experienced prehospital care providers. - Chapters 1-15 cover ECG basics, 3-lead interpretation and treatment of dysrhythmias, pacemaker rhythms and more. - Chapters 16-19 cover acute coronary syndromes, thrombus formation, and advanced treatment options. Companion CD offers even more practice with 200 practice rhythm self-assessment exercises and answers in PowerPoint format. Drug Caution boxes provide valuable tips and reminders on drug use and administration. Patient care algorithms show you step-by-step management and treatment. Chapter summaries reinforce major concepts and tie information together. Chapter review questions test your understanding of key topics. Heart rate calculator ruler is included free in every text. Advanced level treatment material, such as complete thrombus formation, treatment and management offers critical information for both the hospital setting and the EMS setting. Self-assessment answer keys allow you to check your own work for self-evaluation. Chapter outline offers a quick overview of each chapter’s content. Learning Objective boxes allow you to check off mastered information. Key terms help you learn essential vocabulary and reinforce basic concepts. Illustrations aid comprehension of difficult concepts. Notes sections provide a place to write down your lecture notes and keep information in one place for review.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Basic Dysrhythmias written by Robert J. Huszar and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Pocket Guide to Basic Dysrhythmias is intended to be used as a handy reference in identifying common arrhythmias, bundle branch and fascicular blocks, acute myocardial infarction, and miscellaneous ECG changes observed in enlargement of the chambers of the heart, electrolyte imbalances, pulmonary disease, and certain cardiac drugs. The pocket guide includes illustrations of the anatomy and blood supply of the heart, descriptions of the components of the electrocardiogram, depiction of the monitoring leads and the 12-lead ECG, and a way of determining the QRS axis. Also included is a section devoted to the early management of arrhythmias.
Download or read book Basic Dysrhythmias written by Robert J. Huszar and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book has been redesigned and restructured to complement the order in which students learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis. More complex material follows basic skills, with advanced sections at the end.
Download or read book Interpreting Cardiac Dysrhythmias written by J. Marcus Wharton and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Basic Dysrhythmias written by Robert J. Huszar and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bennett s Cardiac Arrhythmias written by David H. Bennett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews of previous editions: "...a well conceived practical guide to the interpretation andtreatment of the main cardiac rhythm disturbances." —Lancet "This book presents a concise and simplified approach to thediagnosis and management of abnormalities in cardiac rhythm.... Oneof the book's strengths is the number and quality ofelectrocardiographic tracings" —New England Journal of Medicine "...this book provides an excellent foundation for all thoseinvolved in the care of arrhythmia patients" —British Journal of Hospital Medicine "…would recommend it unreservedly to anaesthetists whowish to improve their knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias" —British Journal of Anaesthesia "This book about cardiac arrhythmias is of much educationalvalue" —European Heart Journal A trusted source for junior doctors, students, nurses andcardiac technicians for over 30 years, the new edition of thisclassic reference continues the winning formula of previouseditions while at the same time incorporating essential new contenton today's most important clinical topics, including: Atrial fibrillation: ablation, drugs, rate control versusrhythm control, risk of systemic embolism, prognosis Indications for and management of implantable defibrillatorsincluding complications such as arrhythmia storms Indications for pacemaker implantation Anticoagulant therapy (for atrial fibrillation) Long QT syndromes and other channelopathies Recently-approved anti-arrhythmia drugs The 8th edition also features the latest guidelines on ECGscreening of athletes and clear guidance for anaesthetists andsurgeons dealing with patients with arrhythmias an/or implantabledevices. Rich with example ECGs and designed for ease of access toinformation, Bennett's Cardiac Arrhythmias is the referenceyou can trust to help you master arrhythmia diagnosis and provideoptimal treatment of any patient under your care.
Download or read book ECGs Made Easy E Book written by Barbara J Aehlert and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-23 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers a more visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, additional rhythm strips and review exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, this guide has everything you need to master skills in ECG interpretation. - Easy-to-read style and conversational tone help you to recall and apply ECG information. - Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip. - Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about dysrhythmia recognition, such as: How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? - Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, and recognizing ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. - ECG Pearl boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, and techniques, and offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs. - Drug Pearls highlight select medications used to treat dysrhythmias. - Key terms open each chapter by introducing and defining essential terminology. - Summary tables review the key characteristics of dysrhythmias discussed in the chapter. - Stop & Review exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding. - Comprehensive posttest with answers at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding. - NEW! Content updates reflect current science and clinical practice guidelines, including the American Heart Association's 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable. - NEW! Updates to selected rhythm strips allow for additional practice.
Download or read book Basic Arrhythmias written by Gail Walraven and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This classic, best-selling book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest knowledge in the field! Basic Arrhythmias, Sevent Edition covers all the basics of arrhythmia interpretation and includes appendices on Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, 12 Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12 Lead Interpretation, and Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias. The author takes great care in presenting a difficult topic in an easy manner with a building block approach. Some features to this updated edition include: Over 600 practice strips included in the book. Covers Clinical Implications, Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology, 12 Lead Electrocardiography, Basic 12 Lead Interpretation, and Pacemakers, now includes a new section on Pathophysiology of Arrhythmias. Full color texts, along with full color, tear-out flash cards for learning practice. Flexible, self-instructional format allows for self-paced or classroom learning. Key points and self-tests in every chapter for quick review and self-evaluation. “Final Challenge” self-test at the end of book helps students evaluate their comprehension of material. Clearly written, well-organized, and easy to understand. This is a perfect resource for any practicing health care professionals who need to learn or review basic EKG or arrhythmia concepts. This new Seventh Edition program features mybradykit , an online site providing extensive study resources, learning tools, and interactive exercises. An access code to mybradykit is provided in the front of the text.
Download or read book Basic and Bedside Electrocardiography written by Romulo F. Baltazar and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to integrate the basics of ECG interpretation with the most recent clinical guidelines for treating patients with ECG abnormalities, this resource discusses disease states, provides clear illustrations of pathophysiology, and offers guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of specific entities.
Download or read book Huszar s ECG and 12 Lead Interpretation written by Keith Wesley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huzar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation, 5th Edition, by Keith Wesley, M.D., helps you correlate ECG interpretation with clinical findings to identify and address selected heart rhythms. The text is structured to match the order in which you learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by rhythm interpretation and clinical implications. Take-Home Points, key definitions, chapter review questions, and practice strips help you understand and retain complex information - NEW! Discusses the difference between sinus arrest and SA block to help clarify concepts that learners often find confusing. - UPDATED! STEMI and NSTEMI treatment guidelines updated to the latest standards. - Coverage of both basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments and provides material pertinent to both beginning and experienced prehospital care providers. - UPDATED and EXPANDED! Key characteristics of each heart rhythm are summarized to allow you to learn or review each rhythm at a glance. - Patient care algorithms outline step-by-step management and treatment, correlating ECG interpretation with history and exam findings. - Advanced treatment content, such as complete coverage of thrombus formation, treatment, and management, offers critical information for both hospital and prehospital settings. - UPDATED AND EXPANDED! Key definitions define important terms right on the page, near relevant content, making it unnecessary to flip to the back-of-book glossary while reading or studying. - Key definitions, chapter review questions, and glossary updated to reflect new content. - Chapter review questions (with answers in an appendix) test your understanding of key topics. - Appendix with 200+ practice strips, questions, and answer keys reinforces major concepts and ties information together. - UPDATED! Glossary defines key terms, supplementing the on-page Key Definitions. - Expert authorship from Dr. Keith Wesley, who has been involved in EMS since 1989 and is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. - Self-assessment answer key allows you to check their own work for self-evaluation. - Chapter outlines offer a quick overview of each chapter's content.
Download or read book Fast Facts Workbook for Cardiac Dysrhythmias and 12 Lead EKGs written by PAUL DESMARAIS (PH. D.) and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The focus of the workbook is to help develop confidence in the reader relative to dysrhythmia recognition through practice. The workbook is also designed to be used as a companion to almost every established dysrhythmia textbook published. It can be used as an addendum to any of the fine textbooks out there"--
Download or read book Basic Dysrhythmias Pocket Guide written by Robert J. Huszar and published by Mosby. This book was released on 1995-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Pocket Guide to Basic Dysrhythmias is intended to be used as a handy reference in identifying common arrhythmias, bundle branch and fascicular blocks, acute myocardial infarction, and miscellaneous ECG changes observed in enlargement of the chambers of the heart, electrolyte imbalances, pulmonary disease, and certain cardiac drugs. The pocket guide includes illustrations of the anatomy and blood supply of the heart, descriptions of the components of the electrocardiogram, depiction of the monitoring leads and the 12-lead ECG, and a way of determining the QRS axis. Also included is a section devoted to the early management of arrhythmias.
Download or read book Huszar s ECG and 12 Lead Interpretation E Book written by Keith Wesley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and successfully treat patients! Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation, 6th Edition uses a step-by-step approach to help you build skills in accurate rhythm interpretation, diagnosis, and clinical management. Correlating ECG interpretation with clinical signs and symptoms, the text begins with basic skills and progresses to more advanced concepts. Hundreds of ECG rhythm strips provide plenty of practice with identifying heart rhythms. Written by experienced EMS physician and educator Keith Wesley, this guide is also ideal for quick reference while on the job, anywhere from the emergency department to the back of an ambulance. Comprehensive review of heart rhythm interpretation reflects current ECC guidelines. Logical organization of material teaches the way in which readers learn specific skills — ECG components are presented first, followed by rhythm interpretation and then clinical applications. Coverage of both basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments and provides material pertinent to both beginners and experienced prehospital care providers. Recognition of various heart rhythms is promoted by their appearance on the ECG, correlated with the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms. Patient care algorithms outline step-by-step management and treatment, correlating ECG interpretation with history and exam findings. Advanced-level treatment content includes complete thrombus formation, treatment, and management. Take-Home Points summarize each chapter, highlighting need-to-know information about the most important topics. Author’s Notes provide tips on alternative diagnoses, possible complications of warning signs, normal variations, and more, allowing you to benefit from the author’s decades of experience. Expert author Dr. Keith Wesley is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and has been involved in EMS since 1989. Learning features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, chapter review questions, quick-reference summaries of the key characteristics of each heart rhythm, Drug Caution boxes, and a glossary. NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and also the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. NEW! Updated learning features include key definitions, ECG Keys boxes, Take-Home Points, author’s notes, chapter review questions, an appendix of more than 250 self-assessment rhythm strips, and an appendix of answers to the chapter review questions.
