Description
For all courses on reading electrocardiograms, in curricula that include EKG/cardiac tech, nursing, critical care, paramedic, medicine, respiratory therapy, and exercise physiology.
Unlike books that encourage rote memorization, this conversationally-written text puts the student at the patient's bedside, focusing not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on “Now what do I do for the patient?” Assuming no prior knowledge, it covers EKG from basic to advanced concepts. Part I progresses seamlessly from basic cardiac A&P through waves and complexes, lead morphology, and rhythms. Part II covers 12-lead interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and more. The text presents many clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical thinking exercises, plus hundreds of practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs. This edition adds new scenarios, chapter notes, and tables; more medication information; and new coverage ranging from MI symptoms to hemiblocks.
Features
For all courses on reading electrocardiograms, in curricula that include EKG/cardiac tech, nursing, critical care, paramedic, medicine, respiratory therapy, and exercise physiology.
Unlike books that encourage rote memorization, this conversationally-written text puts the student at the patient's bedside, focusing not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on “Now what do I do for the patient?” Assuming no prior knowledge, it covers EKG from basic to advanced concepts. Part I progresses seamlessly from basic cardiac A&P through waves and complexes, lead morphology, and rhythms. Part II covers 12-lead interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and more. The text presents many clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical thinking exercises, plus hundreds of practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs. This edition adds new scenarios, chapter notes, and tables; more medication information; and new coverage ranging from MI symptoms to hemiblocks.
Hallmark Features
Friendly, conversational writing style-easy to read and understand, like a favorite teacher explaining each concept, one on one
- Makes EKGs more accessible, giving students more comfort with the material
Understanding, not just memorization-places the student at the patient's bedside, focusing not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on appropriate next steps
- Helps students link EKGs with the lives of their patients
Assumes no prior knowledge-covering EKGs from the absolute basics to advanced 12-lead interpretation
- Helps students master EKGs regardless of their background
Extensive clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical thinking exercises-imparting real insight and expertise
- Offers students valuable clinical insights and experience related to EKGs and the heart
Hundreds of practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs-illuminating a wide range of cases and conditions
- Gives students unparalleled opportunities to practice with a wide range of scenarios
Extensive web resources-including videos, practice tests, animations, scenarios, and games
- Helps students deepen their knowledge easily and interactively
Flexible organization-easily adaptable to two-semester or two-quarter courses, or for “mixing and matching” to reflect unique instructor needs
- Helps instructors design and organize the most effective courses for their students
New to this Edition
New! “What's It All About” opening scenarios-helping to show the clinical importance of each chapter's information
- Helps students understand what they will be learning, and why
New! Mid-chapter “Checkups”-including questions and scenarios that gauge the student's readiness to proceed - Ensures that students have mastered each concept so they can move forward with confidence
New! End-of-chapter summary notes-helping students refocus on the most important concepts that have been presented - Supports more efficient study
Expanded! More coverage of medication-including more medications and updated medications throughout the Cardiac Medications chapter - Helps students become more effective members of cardiac care teams
Expanded! More critical thinking scenarios-including a total of ten critical thinking scenarios at the end of the book - Guides students through actual clinical scenarios, helping them synthesize and apply the information they've learned
New! Coverage of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome-added toventricular rhythms chapter
- Helps students understand and recognize Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Expanded! More tables throughout-helping students visualize and compare material
- Provides easier access to essential information
Expanded! MI coverage-including expanded material on MI symptoms, and the complications and treatment of STEMI and NSTEMI
- Gives students a deeper understanding of acute coronary syndromes
New! Coverage of hemiblocks-following the text's material on bundle branch blocks
- Helps students interpret hemiblocks in 12-Lead EKGs
Updated and expanded! Improved PowerPoint slides-updated with the latest clinical information, and now clicker-compatible
- Provides more effective presentation material for instructors
Improved! More visually appealing full-color art-helping students gain a faster, deeper visual understanding of key concepts
- More engaging and compelling for students
Table of Contents
Introduction
PART I. THE BASICS
1. Coronary Anatomy and Physiology
2. Electrophysiology
3. Lead Morphology and Placement
4. Technical Aspects of the EKG
5. Calculating Heart Rate
6. How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip
7. Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node
8. Rhythms Originating in the Atria
9. Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction
10. Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles
11. AV Blocks
12. Rhythm Practice Strips
PART II. ADVANCED CONCEPTS
13. How to Interpret a 12-Lead EKG
14. Myocardial Infarction
15. 12-Lead EKG Practice
16. Medications and Electrical Therapy
17. Diagnostic Electrocardiography
18. Putting It All Together: Critical Thinking Scenarios
APPENDIX
Answers to Skills Practice Questions, End-of-Practice Quizzes, and Critical Thinking Exercises Questions
Glossary
Glossary of Abbreviations
Index
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