EKG Plain and Simple

Name: EKG Plain and Simple
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ISBN: 9780132377294

ISBN-10: 0132377292

ISBN-13: 9780132377294

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Karen Ellis

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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, EKG PLAIN AND SIMPLE, 3/e 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…

Book details

List price: $133.32
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 2/3/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 8.55" wide x 11.00" long x 1.15" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Introduction



The Basics



Coronary Anatomy and Physiology



Electrophysiology



Lead Morphology and Placement



Technical Aspects of the EKG



Calculating Heart Rate



How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip



Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node



Rhythms Originating in the Atria



Rhythms Originating in the AV Junction



Rhythms Originating in the Ventricles



AV Blocks



Rhythm Practice Strips



Advanced Concepts



How to Interpret a 12-Lead EKG



Myocardial Infarction



12-Lead EKG Practice



Medications and Electrical Therapy



Diagnostic Electrocardiography



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