Download or read book ECG in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care written by Theodore C. Chan and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource on electrocardiography for those who care for patients in the emergency setting. The text provides succinct information on ECG abnormalities and their etiologic differential diagnoses; diagnostic criteria for the ECG manifestations of various clinical diseases/entities; and many 12-lead ECG examples for review.
Download or read book Critical Decisions in Emergency and Acute Care Electrocardiography written by William J. Brady and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scenario-based text provides answers to urgent and emergent questions in acute, emergency, and critical care situations focusing on the electrocardiogram in patient care management. The text is arranged in traditional topics areas such as ACS, dysrhythmia, etc yet each chapter is essentially a question with several cases illustrating the clinical dilemma – the chapter itself is a specific answer to the question. This is a unique format among textbooks with an ECG focus. The clinical scenarios cover the issues involved in detecting and managing major cardiovascular conditions. Focused, structured discussion then solves these problems in a clinically relevant, rapid, and easy to read fashion. This novel approach to ECG instruction is ideal for practicing critical care and emergency physicians, specialist nurses, cardiologists, as well as students and trainees with a special interest in the ECG.
Download or read book Electrocardiography in Emergency Acute and Critical Care 2nd Edition written by Amal Mattu, MD, FACEP and published by American College of Emergency Physicians. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is appropriate for a broad audience, ranging from third-year medical students starting clinical rotations to experienced providers looking to expand their knowledge. It is written by a large group of authors, coordinated by the respected emergency medicine physician, Dr. Amal Mattu."—Karl John LaFleur, MD (Regions Hospital), Doody's Review Service BE THE ECG EXPERT! In the emergency department-in any acute or critical care setting-when it's on you to direct a patient's care based on an ECG, you have to be the ECG expert. Right then. See what you need to see, recognize what's important, and act accordingly. And quickly. Get better with Electrocardiography in Emergency, Acute, and Critical Care, 2nd Ed. A highly visual resource, readable from cover to cover, what works and what doesn't. The editors-internationally known experts on ECG interpretation and how to teach it-know from experience what should happen at the bedside, and they show it to you in a clear and practical way. They want you to be confident about reading ECGs. They want you to save lives-and they know you will. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW EDITION: 18 completely revised and updated chapters || High-yield key points at the beginning of each chapter || More than 200 ECG images with explanations of important findings || More than 80 charts and tables for quick illustration of key ECG and patient characteristics || 27 expert contributors. WHAT'S IN IT? · The ECG and Clinical Decision-Making in the Emergency Department · Intraventricular Conduction Abnormalities · Bradycardia, Atrioventricular Block, and Sinoatrial Block · Narrow Complex Tachycardias · Wide Complex Tachycardias · Acute Coronary Ischemia and Infarction · Additional-Lead Testing in Electrocardiography · Emerging Electrocardiographic Indications for Acute Reperfusion · ACS Mimics Part I: Non-ACS Causes of ST-Segment Elevation · ACS Mimics Part II: Non-ACS Causes of ST-Segment Depression and T-Wave Abnormalities · Pericarditis, Myocarditis, and Pericardial Effusions · Preexcitation and Accessory Pathway Syndromes · Inherited Syndromes of Sudden Cardiac Death · Pacemakers and Pacemaker Dysfunction · Metabolic Abnormalities: Effects of Electrolyte Imbalances and Thyroid Disorders on the ECG · The ECG in Selected Noncardiac Conditions · The ECG and the Poisoned Patient · The Pediatric ECG
Download or read book Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine written by Michael J. Lipinski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a guide for a complete understanding of the disease and conditions most frequently revealed in ECGs recorded in the acute, critical, and emergency care settings Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine offers an authoritative guide to ECG interpretation that contains a focus and perspective from each of the three primary areas of medical care: acute care, critical care and emergency care. It can be used as a companion with the book ECGs for the Emergency Physician I & II (by Mattu and Brady) or as a stand-alone text. These three books can be described as a cumulative EGG reference for the medical provider who uses the electrocardiogram on a regular basis. Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine includes sections on all primary areas of ECG interpretation and application as well as sections that highlight use, devices and strategies. The medical content covers acute coronary syndromes and all related issues, other diseases of the myocardium, morphologic syndromes, toxicology and paediatrics; dysrhythmias will also be covered in detail. This important resource: • Goes beyond pattern recognition in ECGs to offer a real understanding of the clinical syndromes evidenced in ECGs and implications for treatment • Covers the indications, advantages and pitfalls of the use of ECGs for diagnosis in all acute care settings, from EMS to ED to Critical Care • Examines the ECG in toxic, metabolic and environmental presentations; critical information for acute care clinicians who need to be able to differentiate ODs, poisoning and other environmental causes from MI or other cardiac events • Facilitates clinical decision-making Written for practicing ER, general medicine, family practice, hospitalist and ICU physicians and medical students, Electrocardiogram in Clinical Medicine is an important book for the accurate interpretation of EGG results.
Download or read book The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care written by Korin B. Hudson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care Clear, practical guidance in mastering ECG interpretation in the critically ill patient The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care contains clear, practical guidance on mastering both single-lead and 12 lead ECGs, covering the full range of complexities and including a section on differential diagnosis of more common ECGs, with over 200 tracings from which to learn and self-test. The editors place an emphasis on readability and accessibility, with clearly written chapters and excellent illustrations that serve as a primary source of information for students, trainees, and practicing emergency physicians in all areas. In The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care, readers can expect to find detailed information on topics such as: Clinical applications, impact, and interpretation of the electrocardiogram, plus variants of the normal, lead misplacement, and electrocardiographic artifact encountered in clinical practice Cardiac rhythms and cardiac dysrhythmias, covering cardiac rhythms with normal rates, narrow QRS complex tachycardia, wide QRS complex tachycardia, and bradycardia Anatomic and physiologic considerations of ischemic heart disease, historical development of the prehospital electrocardiogram, and electrocardiographic findings in acute coronary syndrome Special populations, high-risk presentation scenarios, and advanced electrocardiographic techniques, covering electrocardiograms in pediatric and poisoned patients The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care is ideally suited to medical students, residents, and physicians in training, but is also a useful reference for established physicians as a review and reference text, along with all other health professionals working in this field.
Download or read book The ECG in Prehospital Emergency Care written by William J. Brady and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that state of the art equipment can be carried in ambulances, prehospital emergency staff are able to perform an ECG soon after arrival on scene, enabling the EMS provider to gather important diagnostic information that can not only guide prehospital therapy but also direct hospital-based treatment. This book exclusively addresses ECGs for prehospital emergencies, ranging from basic rhythm diagnosis to critical care applications of the electrocardiogram and advanced 12-lead ECG interpretation in the ACS patient. It provides self testing traces covering all these conditions seen in prehospital and hospital- based environments. It includes 200 randomly presented cases mirroring real life situations, with the answers set out separately together with additional invaluable information. Written by highly experienced emergency physicians with EMS qualifications and experience, this text is an ideal learning tool for trainees and fully qualified staff alike, including ground EMS advanced life support providers, aeromedical staff, and inter-facility critical care transport personnel.
Download or read book The ECG in Emergency Medicine written by Richard A. Harrigan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the fist time in 25 years, the Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America features an issue devoted entirely to the electrocardiogram (ECG) and its invaluable role to physicians on the front line. This inexpensive, easy to use tool yields a wealth of information to emergency medicine physicians. Traditional uses such as the diagnosis of dysrhythmia and acute coronary syndromes are expertly detailed, and nontraditional topics of ECG interpretation are also included such as detection of electrode misconnection and artifact. Don't miss this one!
Download or read book Critical Cases in Electrocardiography written by Steven Lowenstein and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on advanced ECG tracings, including abnormalities frequently missed by experienced clinicians and computer algorithms.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to the American Board of Emergency Medicine In Training Exam written by Bob Cambridge and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portable, comprehensive revision guide for resident physicians preparing for the ABEM Emergency Medicine In-Training Exam.
Download or read book The ECG in Prehospital Emergency Care written by William J. Brady and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that state of the art equipment can be carried in ambulances, prehospital emergency staff are able to perform an ECG soon after arrival on scene, enabling the EMS provider to gather important diagnostic information that can not only guide prehospital therapy but also direct hospital-based treatment. This book exclusively addresses ECGs for prehospital emergencies, ranging from basic rhythm diagnosis to critical care applications of the electrocardiogram and advanced 12-lead ECG interpretation in the ACS patient. It provides self testing traces covering all these conditions seen in prehospital and hospital- based environments. It includes 200 randomly presented cases mirroring real life situations, with the answers set out separately together with additional invaluable information. Written by highly experienced emergency physicians with EMS qualifications and experience, this text is an ideal learning tool for trainees and fully qualified staff alike, including ground EMS advanced life support providers, aeromedical staff, and inter-facility critical care transport personnel.
Download or read book The ECG in Emergency Decision Making written by H. J. J. Wellens and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2006 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains and illustrates the importance of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) in making rapid and informed decisions in cardiac care. It covers the logical steps to the ECG recognition of the underlying mechanism of cardiac emergencies, their prognostic significance, and the best treatment
Download or read book Electrocardiography in Emergency Medicine written by Amal Mattu and published by American College Emergency Physicians. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the American College of Emergency Physicians and the ACEP Bookstore (www.acep.org/bookstore). Improve your understanding of the ECG, its uses and its limitations, in this essential resource written by experts in emergency electrocardiography. Features of the ECG that are essential to identifying ACS, MI, conduction abnormalities. Unique characteristics in pediatric patients. Using the ECG to diagnose noncardiac disease. Patients with pacemakers. Typical and atypical ECG presentations. Intraventricular conduction delays, bradycardia, heart blocks, metabolic abnormalities, and much more.
Download or read book ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1 written by Amal Mattu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 200 traces to test your knowledge, this book is a first class learning tool for emergency physicians. Basic student-level knowledge of ECGs is assumed, so the reader can move directly to learning about the more complex traces that occur in the emergency department. The level of difficulty is stratified into two sections for specialists in training and specialist emergency physicians. A minimum amount of information is given beneath each trace, as if in the real situation. The full clinical description is printed in a separate section to avoid the temptation of “looking”. Accompanied by learning points, and with the cases presented randomly, this book provides a rich source of information on the interpretation of ECGs – a core skill for all emergency department staff.
Download or read book Ecgs for the Emergency Physician written by Amal Mattu and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ECGs for the Emergency Physician 2 written by Amal Mattu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal accompaniment to ECGs for the Emergency Physician Volume 1
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 2016-08-24 with total page 464 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 Practical Emergency Resuscitation and Critical Care written by Kaushal Shah and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of a succinct and portable text reviewing the clinical approach to emergency medicine and critical care.