ECGs Made Easy - Book and Pocket Reference Package, 5th Edition

Now it's easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias! Barbara J. Aehlert's "ECGs Made Easy, 5th Edition" uses a clear, conversational approach and plenty of practice exercises to help you learn ECG recognition. Add the practice rhythm strips in the book with those on the Evolve companion website, and you have more than 500 practice strips for ECG interpretation.

Each ECG rhythm includes a sample rhythm strip and a discussion of possible patient symptoms and general treatment guidelines. Also included are ECG Pearls with insights based on real-world experience, Drug Pearls highlighting medications used to treat dysrhythmias, and a handy plastic heart rate calculator ruler for fast interpretation of rhythms.

Pocket Reference:

Put essential ECG information at your fingertips! Based on Barbara Aehlert's popular ECGs Made Easy, 5th Edition, this full-color pocket reference makes it easy to identify ECG rhythms and highlights basic information on cardiac conditions that cause dysrhythmias. Each rhythm includes a brief description, a summary of the characteristics of the rhythm, and a sample rhythm strip. A handy, compact size makes this reference ideal for use in the field!

Table of Contents

1. Anatomy and Physiology

2. Basic Electrophysiology

3. Sinus Mechanisms

4. Atrial Rhythms

5. Junctional Rhythms

6. Ventricular Rhythms

7. Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks

8. Pacemaker Rhythms

9. Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG

10. Post-Test

Glossary