Mastering the 12-Lead EKG

Mastering the 12-Lead EKG
Author: David Roberts, MSPAS, RN, PA-C
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2019-12-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826181945

“Flawless execution of concept...Takes clinical practice and experience and brings it into the classroom...This book is for the EKG novice to one who just needs a great review text.” -Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Executive Director, Director Physician Assistant Program, Kansas State University Mastering the 12-Lead EKG, Second Edition is the only book to boil down the complexity of learning EKG interpretation into an engaging and approachable tool. This resource uses a step-by-step systematic method, real-world clinical applications, and abundant practice opportunities to teach everything students need to know to provide expert, quality care. The second edition is greatly enhanced with abundant exercises that apply and reinforce chapter concepts. With a clear, approachable writing style, the book delivers extensive opportunities for learning, taking students from the beginning of their EKG journey through mastery of the 12 lead. Woven throughout each chapter is an algorithmic method for mastering EKG interpretation that fosters retention of the content. Hand-drawn illustrations will keep you engaged as you learn everything you need to know about EKGs, beginning with anatomy and physiology and closing with the latest important 12-lead EKG topics. You will have hundreds of opportunities to practice and apply your knowledge through interpreting sample EKG strips, case studies, and fill-in-the-blank questions. New to the Second Edition: Incorporates over 360 exercises that apply and reinforce chapter concepts Offers hundreds of practice opportunities including EKG strip interpretation, case studies, and questions with detailed explanations Key Features: Utilizes a conversational writing style and abundant images, including more than 500 EKG strips and over 120 illustrations Applies a step-by-step algorithmic method for interpreting 12-lead EKGs Presents real-world examples to connect complex clinical concepts Provides online answers with detailed explanations of important concepts Delivers both the breadth and depth that health care professionals need to provide quality patient care

Mastering the 12-lead EKG

Mastering the 12-lead EKG
Author: David Roberts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2019-11-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780826181930

"Flawless execution of concept...Takes clinical practice and experience and brings it into the classroom...This book is for the EKG novice to one who just needs a great review text." -Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Executive Director, Director Physician Assistant Program, Kansas State University Mastering the 12-Lead EKG, Second Edition is the only book to boil down the complexity of learning EKG interpretation into an engaging and approachable tool. This resource uses a step-by-step systematic method, real-world clinical applications, and abundant practice opportunities to teach you everything you need to know to provide expert, quality care. The second edition is greatly enhanced with abundant exercises that apply and reinforce chapter concepts. With a clear, approachable writing style, the book delivers extensive opportunities for learning, taking students from the beginning of their EKG journey through mastery of the 12 lead. Woven throughout each chapter is an algorithmic method for mastering EKG interpretation that fosters retention of the content. Engaging hand-drawn illustrations will keep you engaged as you learn everything you need to know about EKGs, beginning with anatomy and physiology and closing with the latest important 12-lead EKG topics. You will have hundreds of opportunities to practice and apply your knowledge through interpreting sample EKG strips, case studies, and fill-in-the-blank questions. New to the Second Edition: Incorporates exercises that apply and reinforce chapter concepts Offers hundreds of practice opportunities including EKG strip interpretation, case studies, and questions with detailed explanations Key Features: Conversational writing style and abundant images including EKG strips and illustrations Step-by-step algorithmic method for interpreting 12-lead EKGs For students with minimal or no EKG experience Real-world examples to connect complex clinical concepts Detailed answers with explanations of important concepts provided online Delivers both the breadth and depth that health care professionals need to provide quality patient care

Mastering EKG Rhythm Interpretation

Mastering EKG Rhythm Interpretation
Author: Adam Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-04-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735825212

EKG interpretation can be difficult and intimidating. I assure you, if you read this book from start to finish, you will have no problem understating the most common EKG dysrhythmias. This book is intended to work as a tutorial for interpreting EKG dysrhythmias. It does not include 12-lead EKG interpretation, and it is not a comprehensive text. With that said, it is the best way to get started reading EKG strips and should be a reference for anyone that has to interpret EKGs regularly. I hope you enjoy reading this book. If you find that something is missing, or if you discover any errors at all, please send the information to [email protected]. If you provide new and useful information, I will send you a gift. Hopefully future volumes of this text will be a product of the readers who learn from it.This book may be used as a companion to the online course on dysrhythmias. Please go to ekguniversity.com and click the dysrhythmias menu. You will find The EKG Course videos and you can follow along while you read. The website includes a full course on dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and several EKG case studies as well. After you learn dysrhythmia interpretation, you can expand your knowledge by moving on to one of the more advanced topics.

12-lead ECG

12-lead ECG
Author: Tomas B. Garcia
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2013-11-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763773514

Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on 12-Lead ECG interpretation! This all-encompassing, four-color text, updated to the new Second Edition, is designed to make you a fully advanced interpreter of ECGs. Whether you are paramedic, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or brush up on your knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will meet your needs. 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition takes the complex subject of electrocardiography and presents it in a simple, innovative, 3-level approach. Level 1 provides basic information for those with minimal experience interpreting ECGs. Level 2 provides intermediate information for those with a basic understanding of the principles of electrocardiography. Level 3 provides advanced information for those with some mastery of the subject. The entire text is written in a friendly, easy-to-read tone. Additionally, the text contains real-life, full-size ECG strips that are integrated throughout the text and analyzed in conjunction with the concepts they illustrate.

Compact Clinical Guide to Arrhythmia and 12-Lead EKG Interpretation

Compact Clinical Guide to Arrhythmia and 12-Lead EKG Interpretation
Author: Sandra Goldsworthy, RN, MSc, PhD(c), CNCC(C), CMSN(C)
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2016-06-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826198473

Translates difficult concepts into easy-to-master competencies This is a user-friendly, step-by-step approach to the challenging clinical topic of Arrhythmia and 12-lead EKG interpretation in the Critical Care and Acute Care settings. Thoroughly researched and authored by nurses for nurses, the guide provides detailed and comprehensive concepts of Arrhythmia and 12-lead EKG interpretation with an emphasis on the nurse’s role. Written by nurses with extensive experience in mentoring novice and experienced nurses as they transition into the Critical Care arena, the book delivers the depth and breadth of knowledge required for mastery of this aspect of care for critically ill patients throughout the lifespan. Distinguished by its translation of difficult concepts into easy-to-master competencies, the guide’s clear, logical format is peppered with evidence-based information and helpful practical tips throughout. Such features as bulleted points aid in understanding complex concepts, and learning objectives, key points summarized for quick reference to reinforce knowledge. Additionally, the book includes learning activities to evaluate understanding of content, plentiful illustrative case studies, clinical pearls, references, and end-of-chapter review questions. Unique electronic aids that include “Cue Cards” and Systematic Approach summaries to further add to the guide’s value. The guide will be a valuable learning tool for RNs preparing for certification in critical care, experienced critical care nurses and a timesaving teaching aid for critical care clinical educators. Key Features: Delivers the necessary depth and breadth to truly understand and master Arrhythmia and 12-Lead EKG Interpretation Translates complex information into easy-to-master competencies Written by nurses for nurses with an emphasis on the nurse’s role Presents a unique electronic component, bulleted points, key summaries, clinical pearls, case studies, and review questions Represents a timesaving teaching aid and learning tool

Quick and Accurate 12-lead ECG Interpretation

Quick and Accurate 12-lead ECG Interpretation
Author: Dale Davis
Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Company
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781582553795

Ideal for use in rapid-response arenas, this how-to guide helps clinicians identify a range of ECG abnormalities, refine the differential diagnosis, and choose the best intervention. Introductory chapters address simple concepts needed to evaluate normal 12-lead ECGs; subsequent chapters present specialized criteria needed to interpret abnormal ECGs. Differential diagnosis is presented in an organized step-by-step manner. Hundreds of easy-to-understand diagrams link anatomic information with ECG findings. Practice ECGs with answers appear at the end of each abnormality chapter. A brand-new chapter in this edition contains 25 arrhythmia strips to help readers practice and test their interpretive skills.

The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need

The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need
Author: Malcolm S. Thaler
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2014-12-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1496314476

For more than 25 years, The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need has lived up to its name as an easy-to-understand, practical, and clear reference for everyday practice and clinical decision making. Dr. Thaler’s ability to simplify complex concepts makes this an ideal tool for students, teachers, and practitioners at all levels who need to be competent in understanding how to read an EKG. Clear illustrations, clinical examples, and case studies help you quickly learn how identify and interpret hypertrophy and enlargement, arrhythmias, conduction blocks, pre-excitation syndromes, myocardial infarction, and more. Features: New material throughout and shortened and simplified explanations ensure that you’re reading the most up-to-date, clear, and accurate text available. More than 200 facsimiles of EKG strips provide greater insight into normal and abnormal tracings, increasing your understanding of their clinical significance. Clinical examples, interactive questions, and case studies put key concepts into real-world context so that what you learn is immediately usable. Full-color, simple illustrations highlight important concepts and make challenging concepts easier to understand. A companion ebook, with fully searchable text and interactive question bank, makes this a great resource for students, teachers, and practitioners.

ECG / EKG Interpretation

ECG / EKG Interpretation
Author: Dr Gabriel J Connor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-03-23
Genre:
ISBN:

Still struggling to interpret EKGs efficiently? Are you looking for just the right amount of information & physiology so you remember a simple, step by step approach to EKG interpretation? Master the ECG today without memorization! But First, A Warning: Before we go further, let me make something abundantly clear: This book does not contain a "magic wand" that will transform you in an ECG Expert without having to do any work. What I'm about to share with you takes both time and effort and has worked wonders for me and my private clients. And I believe it can help you too. But this only works for those who APPLY all the information DILLIGENTLY, take notes, read and re-read the chapters, follow all instructions to the letter So with that said, let me tell you... CONFIDENTLY INTERPRET EKG/ECGs IN A SYSTEMATIC WAY This book gives you a clear and simple roadmap for approaching any ECG and leaves out the jargon and sticks to the information that's really important. Every chapter includes interesting cases that make learning the ECG effective and fun. After working through the steps in this book, you'll be able to follow a case discussion with your colleagues, recognize many common and dangerous diseases, and start using the ECG in your daily clinical practice. SAVE TIME, ENERGY, AND MONEY Don't waste your energy on complicated textbooks and papers full of theory. Don't spend your valuable time and money on expensive on-site courses, travel, and accommodation. Instead, learn the most important clinical skills where you want and when you want LEARN IN A PLAYFUL WAY There's no need to learn complicated principles and to go through lots of theory just because you want to become an expert. I'll teach you the most important concepts starting with the basics leading you up to expert level in a playful way. It has never been easier to get clarity with ECG interpretation. You will be guided through a step-by-step approach to undertaking the procedure, including ECG lead placement, and how to deal with common challenges you may face in obtaining a high quality ECG reading. You will also explore the principles of electrophysiology, and how to recognize a normal heart rhythm, as well as signs of This book is designed for - Healthcare professionals and telemetry staff who need basic rhythm recognition skills - Students preparing for ACLS, such as paramedics/EMTs, nurses, physicians, clinical pharmacists, and respiratory therapists - Nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical services personnel and physicians seeking to earn continuing education credits What are you waiting for? Scroll Up, Click on the "Buy Now" button!