Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers a more visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, additional rhythm strips and review exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, this guide has everything you need to master skills in ECG interpretation. Easy-to-read style and conversational tone help you to recall and apply ECG information. Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip. Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about dysrhythmia recognition, such as: How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, and recognizing ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. ECG Pearl boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, and techniques, and offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs. Drug Pearls highlight select medications used to treat dysrhythmias. Key terms open each chapter by introducing and defining essential terminology. Summary tables review the key characteristics of dysrhythmias discussed in the chapter. Stop & Review exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding. Comprehensive posttest with answers at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding. NEW! Content updates reflect current science and clinical practice guidelines, including the American Heart Association's 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable. NEW! Updates to selected rhythm strips allow for additional practice.

Designed to offer essential information on-the-spot, where it's needed most! RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. It contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and special resuscitation situations. Loaded with tables, mnemonics, and algorithms throughout, RAPID ACLS, 2nd Edition, Revised Reprint is ideal for use in clinical practice or during an ACLS course. Compact 3 x 5 1/2-inch size presents essential information in a quick-reference format. Fluid-resistant paper is durable for rugged clinical use. Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. Convenient format uses spiral binding and color tabs as section dividers allow you to quickly locate important information in an emergency. Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance. Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help in locating essential information. Reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.

Put essential ECG information at your fingertips! Based on Barbara Aehlert's popular ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition, this full-color pocket guide makes it quick and easy to identify and interpret basic heart rhythms. Each ECG rhythm includes a sample rhythm strip, a brief description, and a summary of the characteristics of the rhythm. Ideal for use in classroom and practice settings, this handy, compact reference makes heart dysrhythmia information easy to find and easy to understand Easy-to-read style and conversational tone make understanding ECG information quick and easy. Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a concise summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip. More than 70 full-color illustrations plus numerous tables and boxes highlight and summarize key information. NEW! Content updates mirror the changes to Aehlert's core text, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition. NEW! Current science and clinical practice guidelines are reflected, including the American Heart Association's 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable.

Build the knowledge and skills you need to provide emergency cardiovascular care! ACLS Study Guide, 6th Edition provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. With case studies and hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations, this guide covers everything from airway management to cardiac arrest rhythms and electrophysiology, tachycardias and bradycardias, acute coronary syndromes, and acute ischemic stroke. Discussions of the newest ECC guidelines and ACLS treatment algorithms help you manage common cardiac conditions. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, ACLS Study Guide is ideal for use with the American Safety & Health Institute ACLS certification course. Easy-to-understand approach simplifies your study of advanced cardiac life support, thanks to Barbara Aehlert's unique, conversational writing style. Case studies describe real-world examples of common clinical situations, helping you master skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication administration, and other essential interventions. Evidence-based practice recommendations are provided for emergency medical treatment. ACLS Pearl boxes offer brief explanations of complex topics and useful tips for clinical practice. Keeping It Simple boxes provide clear and concise summaries of key points along with memory aids. End-of-chapter quizzes include answers and rationales, helping you remember the most important information. NEW! Updated content includes the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations. NEW! 20 new illustrations are added to the book's hundreds of illustrations.

Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Critical Care-Emergency Nursing category. Simplify ECGs! Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach and conversational tone, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition describes the process of 12-lead ECG interpretation for accurate recognition and effective treatment of ACS. This new edition has been streamlined to emphasize practice and explanation. It shows you how to determine the likelihood of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus other causes of ST elevation. It covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation, such as the Cabrera format, which sequences impulse generation in a logical anatomic progression. In addition, over 100 practice ECGs-more than 25 of which are new-help test your knowledge. Written by two well-known educators-Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara Aehlert, an experienced nurse and popular ACLS instructor, this guide incorporates the latest American Heart Association Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Guidelines, as well as new research and information on recognizing and treating ACS in both hospital and prehospital environments. Updated Case studies promote early recognition and treatment of ACS. Outlines efficient strategies for identifying STEMI, allowing quick initiation of patient care. Contains more than 200 colorful illustrations, including a large number of ECGs. Offers practical advice for recognizing noninfarct causes of ST elevation, including left ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch block, ventricular rhythms, benign early repolarization, and pericarditis. Features a lay-flat spiral binding, making the book easy to use in any setting. Chapter objectives help you identify key concepts Updated Consider This boxes highlight important tips. NEW! More than 100 practice ECGs offer plenty of opportunity to test your knowledge. NEW! Covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation. NEW! Review questions reinforce the content. NEW! Reorganized and simplified table of contents facilitates study and quick reference. NEW! Straightforward writing style offers need-to-know information up front, making this complex subject matter easy to understand and apply.