The Nurse's Guide to Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

The Nurse's Guide to Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

Author: Sara Paul

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13:

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This unique resource provides clear, concise explanations of the conduction patterns that result in the electrophysiologic tracing seen on the electrocardiogram (ECG). It covers basic and advanced dysrhythmia concepts, as well as the nursing implications for each rhythm.


Cardiac Arrhythmia Management

Cardiac Arrhythmia Management

Author: Angela Tsiperfal

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-19

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 0470959320

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Cardiac Arrhythmia Management: A Practical Guide for Nurses and Allied Professionals provides a much-needed resource for nurses and other professionals who work directly with patients being treated for cardiac arrhythmias. Comprehensive in scope, the book covers cardiac arrhythmia conditions and the issues surrounding implantable devices from implant surgery to remote monitoring and troubleshooting. Edited by a team of doctors and nurses, the book addresses key patient management issues in a practical way. Fundamentals for understanding the anatomy and physiology of cardiac arrhythmias and the technology behind cardiac devices are covered in preliminary chapters followed by more specific chapters devoted to cardiac conditions and treatments. Both novices and experienced health professionals will find the book useful and easy to use on a day-to-day basis.


ECG Interpretation

ECG Interpretation

Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005-06-22

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9781582554327

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ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide provides time-starved nurses with the essentials of electrocardiography in a streamlined, bulleted, and highly visual format. The book fits into a pocket for quick reference anytime and anywhere and uses charts, illustrations, logos, and other Incredibly Easy! features to help nurses spot key points at a glance. Topics include ECG basics, such as obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips; arrhythmia interpretation; pacemakers and ICDs; and 12-lead ECGs. For each arrhythmia, causes, signs and symptoms, and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment are presented. Test Zone questions and answers evaluate the reader's mastery of the subject.


ECG Notes

ECG Notes

Author: Shirley A Jones

Publisher: F.A. Davis

Published: 2009-12-07

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0803624778

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A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms.


ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy

ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy

Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781582553559

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A guide to reading and understanding rhythm strips and 12-lead ECGs, this updated edition reviews fundamental cardiac anatomy and physiology, explains how to interpret a rhythm strip, and teaches the reader how to recognize and treat 18 arrhythmias.


12 Lead EKG for Nurses

12 Lead EKG for Nurses

Author: Aaron Reed

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781540544117

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MASTER THE ESSENTIAL FACTS! We have condensed the main points from textbooks and publications so you don't have to. Add this vital EKG resource to your nursing arsenal...12 Lead EKG for Nurses was meticulously crafted to provide nursing students and new grad nurses with a streamlined overview of cardiac anatomy, physiology, electrophysiology and electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation. This study guide boils it down to the basics to prepare for nursing school, the NCLEX, or as a refresher for the practicing nurse. Don't get bogged down! This simple, step-by-step guide will help the beginner nurse analyze EKG's in a systematic manner to determine the patient's cardiac rhythm and to detect dysrhythmias and conduction disorders, as well as evidence of myocardial ischemia, injury, infarction, or chamber enlargement. This book will review each phase of the cardiac cycle and how these are reflected by specific waveforms within the EKG. The major dysrhythmias will be identified along with multiple causative factors. This well-illustrated and comprehensive guide will reveal: - Ischemia, Injuries, and Infarctions- Normal Sinus Rhythms- Sinus Bradycardia- Sinus Tachycardia- Atrial Fibrillation - Atrial Flutter - Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Junctional Rhythms - Heart Blocks (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree) - Atrial Enlargement- Ventricular Enlargement- Ventricular Tachycardia - Ventricular Fibrillation - Premature Atrial Complexes (PAC) - Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC) - Asystole- Drug Induced Arrhythmias PREPARE, PASS, PERFORM... with NurseMastery!


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

Published: 2016-06-13

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 0826198473

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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


Nurse to Nurse: ECG Interpretation

Nurse to Nurse: ECG Interpretation

Author: Peggy Jenkins

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 007171393X

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An ICO staff trainer show you how to understand and perform ECG interpretation at the bedside! Includes full-text download! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This book provides novice to expert nurses easily accessible information on rhythms and dysrhythmias....This is a great book for students and novice nurses learning rhythms. Its size lends itself to being used daily on the clinical unit."--Doody's Review Service A true pocket guide for working nurses, Nurse to Nurse: ECG Interpretation offers peer-to-peer guidance to help you learn and remember the different ECG rhythms most often encountered in everyday clinical practice. Using numerous tables and innovative features such as Tricks of the Trade, Evidence-Based Practice boxes, and Clinical Alerts, Peggy Jenkins carefully explains how to interpret: Sinus rhythms Atrial rhythms Junctional rhythms Atrioventricular heart blocks Myocardial infarction Changes found in patients with pacemakers For each type of rhythm, you'll find description, causes, assessments, interpretations, criteria, and care measures along with heart diagrams that correspond to the ECGs.


ECGs for Nurses

ECGs for Nurses

Author: Philip Jevon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-02-12

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1405151013

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The first ECG book to be aimed specifically at nurses. This practical, handy-sized guide will be useful for nurses working in all acute areas, as well as general nurses and students learning about ECGs for the first time. Real ECGs are used throughout to supplement the text. Bullet points, diagrams and self-assessment tools are features of every chapter. Accompanying every ECG trace will be a brief discussion detailing possible effects on the patient, the nurse's role and also treatment (if any) of the arrhythmia.


Pocket ECGs for Nurses

Pocket ECGs for Nurses

Author: Andrew R. Houghton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-08-15

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1498705944

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Written in plain language with clear explanations, bullet lists and summaries throughout, this book will benefit nurses as well as paramedics and other allied health professionals in recording and reading ECGs. The book begins by covering the basics of cardiac anatomy and physiology and how these relate to the ECG. It then guides nurses on how to perform a high-quality ECG recording, interpret it and make sense of common ECG abnormalities. The book also includes a guide to ambulatory and bedside monitoring and useful chapter summaries.