Author : Sara Paul
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 24,28 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN :
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.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 35,17 MB
Release : 1998
Category :
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Author : Angela M. Kucia
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 30,74 MB
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1119117801
In the newly revised Second Edition of Cardiac Care: A Practical Guide for Nurses, a team of dedicated and widely recognised nursing medical experts from around the world deliver an invaluable and practical guide for nurses who practice in cardiac care environments. This latest edition includes brand new chapters on structural heart disease, takotsubo syndrome, and non-obstructive coronary artery disease. While also covering the essential topics necessary for the proper provision of cardiac care, this practical guide for nurses provides: A thorough introduction to cardiac practice, including the mechanics of the cardiovascular systems and the regulation of cardiac and vascular function Comprehensive exploration of cardiovascular disease assessment, including risk factors for cardiovascular disease, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures Practical discussions of the detection and management of heart rhythm disturbances, including ECG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and arrhythmias In-depth examinations of the detection and management of acute coronary syndromes, including chest pain assessment and discharge planning Chapter overviews, key concepts, learning objectives and activities, with critical points intermingled throughout Perfect for practicing nurses who care for patients with cardiac conditions, Cardiac Care: A Practical Guide for Nurses will also earn a place in the libraries of other allied health professionals in cardiac care settings.
Author : Tyler Scanlon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,26 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Arrhythmia
ISBN :
"If you are reading this, chances are your current or future role involves rapid cardiac rhythm interpretation. This can be one of the most challenging topics for students to learn. Of course, I am partially biased in that this text is presented from the nurse's perspective. However, it is my hope that this text will provide greatbenefit to nursing students, new nurses, cardiac monitor technicians, paramedic students, and medical students alike! My goal is to provide you with the most amount of information in as few words possible (hence the graphics). They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If you wanted to read for the sake of reading you would have picked up an encyclopedia. My hope is that you can use the pictures presented as a quick reference if you need a topic refresher once you complete the reading. For this reason, each topic is presented in the following format : What is it? What does this mean? Why should we care? Take home points : These are presented after each topic. Think of them as a, "What do I need to know about this topic if I only have 10 seconds to review this p age?" type of review. As you read, take special careto appreciate the underlying concept for each rhythm strip instead of just memorizing waveforem appearances. This will help to amke sense of why the waveforms appear the way that they do. Remember that each rhythm strip tells a story of what's happening behind the scenes (at the micro and macro cellular level). We're simply observing a 30,000 foot view of what's occurring beneath our electrodes. (----back cover of book)
Author : Theresa A. Middleton Brosche
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 28,61 MB
Release : 2010-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1449618588
This concise guide to EKG interpretation is small enough to fit comfortably in your lab-coat pocket! The perfect resource for nurses in the clinical setting, this concise yet complete resource includes topics such as brief anatomy of the heart, action potential of the cardiac cell, depolarization, and repolarization, abnormal electrical conduction pathways, blood flow of the cardiac conduction system, EKG leads and electrical activity, calculations of heart rate, speedy six step method for twelve lead EKG analysis and much more.
Author : Sandra Goldsworthy, RN, MSc, PhD(c), CNCC(C), CMSN(C)
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 27,34 MB
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : 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
Author : Barbara J Aehlert
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323415474
Understanding ECGs has never been easier than with ECGs Made Easy, 6th Edition! In compliance with the American Heart Association’s 2015 ECC resuscitation guidelines, Barbara Aehlert’s new edition offers clear explanations, a conversational tone, and a wealth of practice exercises to help students and professionals from a variety of medical fields learn how to accurately recognize and interpret basic dysrhythmias. Each heart rhythm covered in the book includes a sample ECG rhythm strip and a discussion of possible patient symptoms and general treatment guidelines. Other user-friendly features include: ECG Pearls with insights based on real-world experience, Drug Pearls highlighting the medications used to treat dysrhythmias, Clinical Correlation call-outs, Lead In applicatinos, Stop & Review questions, a comprehensive post-test with answers, and more. It’s everything you need to master ECG interpretation with ease! Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about ECG mechanisms, rhythms, and heart blocks, such as: How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides all the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions. A comprehensive post-test with answers at the end of the book measures your understanding. ECG Pearl boxes offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs, such as the importance of the escape pacemaker. Drug Pearl boxes highlight various medications used to treat dysrhythmias. Chapter key terms focus your attention on the most important information. Chapter objectives tied to chapter text enable you to quickly review content that satisfies specific learning objectives. NEW! 38 New cardiac rhythm strips have been added to the book for a total of 260 practice strips. NEW! AHA compliance ensures the book reflects the American Heart Association’s 2015 ECC resuscitation guidelines. NEW! Lead In boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, techniques, and interpretation. NEW! Expanded coverage of ambulatory monitoring provides more in-depth guidance in this critical area.
Author : Mary G. Carey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 16,9 MB
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323462758
A cardiac dysrhythmia is a disturbance in the cardiac rhythm which can be normal (e.g., sinus arrhythmia) or instantly lethal (e.g., sustained ventricular tachycardia). This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America will provide state of the art diagnostic and treatment information for cardiac dysrhythmias as well as addressing how to achieve the most accurate diagnostic approach to interpreting an electrocardiogram, which is omnipresent in critical care and of critical importance in diagnosing arrhythmias. Articles in this issue are devoted to: The Normal Cardiac Conduction System; The Normal Electrocardiogram: Resting 12-lead and Continuous Cardiac Rhythm Strips; Premature Beats; Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Including the Special Type Called Wolff-Parkinson-White; Atrial Fibrillation, The Most Common Type of Supraventricular Arrhythmia; Ventricular Tachycardia and Its Disorganized Counterpart, Ventricular Fibrillation; Brady-Dysrhythmias, When Heart Rate Slows Myocardial Ischemia & Infarction and their Relationship to Dysrhythmias; Pharmacologically Induced Dysrhythmias; and Implantable Cardiac Devices and their Role in Dysrhythmias Management.
Author : Barbara J Aehlert
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 26,13 MB
Release : 2022-08-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323833489
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 dysrhythmia includes a sample rhythm strip, a brief description, a discussion of possible patient symptoms, and general treatment guidelines. 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.
Author : Elizabeth M Perpetua
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 2404 pages
File Size : 16,81 MB
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1975106334
Need to develop strong cardiac nursing skills or advance your practice to a higher level? The newly updated Cardiac Nursing, 7thEdition is the gold standard reference and on-the-unit resource, offering crucial guidance and direction for nurses looking to provide up-to-date, evidence-based cardiac care.
