Bookclinical editor, Jessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC.
Summary: "Offering expert direction, this freshly updated, fully illustrated guide is packed with images and learning aids that support your understanding and retention in obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips. Recognize and treat a wide variety of arrhythmias with this vital text -- an ideal study aid and friendly on-the-unit support for both students and practicing nurses."--Publisher's description.
Contents:
Part I. ECG fundamentals
Chapter 1. Cardiac anatomy and physiology / Opal V. Wilson
Chapter 2. Obtaining a rhythm strip / Jessica Shank Coviello
Chapter 3. Interpreting a rhythm strip / Carolynn Spera Bruno
Part II. Recognizing arrhythmias
Chapter 4. Sinus node arrhythmias / Leigh Ann Trujillo
Chapter 5. Atrial arrhythmias / Nancy Bekken
Chapter 6. Junctional arrhythmias / Karen Knight-Frank
Chapter 7. Ventricular arrhythmias / Maurice H. Espinoza
Chapter 8. Atrioventricular blocks / Leigh Ann Trujillo
Part III. Treating arrhythmias
Chapter 9. Nonpharmacologic treatments / Karen Crisfulla
Chapter 10. Pharmacologic treatments / Mary L. Johnston
Part IV. The 12-lead ECG
Chapter 11. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG / Marcella Ann Mikalaitis
Chapter 12. Interpreting a 12-lead ECG / Carolynn Spera Bruno
Appendices and index
Practice makes perfect / Kathleen M. Hill
ACLS algorithms
Brushing up on interpretation skills / Kathleen M. Hill
Look-alike ECG challenge
Quick guide to arrhythmias
Glossary
Index.