Understanding 12-Lead EKGs: A Practical Approach

Michael C. West; Brenda M. Beasley

ISBN 10: 0130272817 / ISBN 13: 9780130272812

Published by Pearson (edition First Edition), 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding 12-Lead EKGs: A Practical Approach
• Publisher: Pearson (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130272817
• ISBN 13: 9780130272812
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

For courses in EKGs, Professional Nursing, Physician Assistant, Paramedic Respiratory Therapy, and Cardiac Technology.

This student-friendly learning resource comprehensively provides a practical approach to the skill of twelve-lead EKG interpretation. It simplifies and thoroughly explains all the vital concepts necessary for a complete understanding of this complex subject―creating a useful and understandable tool for health care providers in their provision of optimum patient care.

From the Back Cover

Understanding 12 Lead EKG's: A Practical Approach

Brenda M. Beasley, RN, BS, EMT-P
Michael C. West, RN, MS, EMT-P

EKG interpretation is often a difficult subject for students to learn and understand. With this in mind, Brenda Beasley, author of the successful book, Understanding EKG's, and Michael West have created Understanding 12 Lead EKG's, a straightforward approach to EKG interpretation that presents all the essential concepts students need to know to master the basics of this challenging field. This comprehensive, reader-friendly book is ideal for self-study or classroom use, making it the perfect resource for both students and practicing health care professionals.

Features:

• Presents both the "5 step" and "5 + 3" approaches, providing readers with a standard format to be followed with each EKG strip interpretation.
• Includes coverage of anatomy and physiology concepts to enhance understanding of EKG interpretation as well as chapters on cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutic modalities.
• Tables, mneumonics, sample rhythm strips, and end-of-chapter questions provide reinforcement and allow quick mastery and retention of key concepts.

Also from Brady:
Beasley, Understanding EKG's: A Practical Approach
Walraven, Basic Arrhythmias, 5e
Mistovich, Benner, and Margolis, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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