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| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005 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. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECGs Made Easy Barbara Aehlert, 2002 |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The ECG In Practice E-Book John Hampton, 2013-08-27 The ECG in Practice is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the electrocardiogram can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this Sixth Edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient’s history and physical examination, thus the book is organised in chapters according to a patient’s symptoms. Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions Builds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic ECG Made Easy Emphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environment. The unique page size allows presentation of all 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarity. Each chapter begins with a brief account of the relevant history and examination and ends with a short account of what might be done once the ECG has been interpreted. Now integrated throughout the book is text on electrophysiology and electrical devices. With pacemakers and implanted defibrillators now common among patients on general medical take, this material guides the reader in recognising their purpose and making a preliminary analysis of any malfunction. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Interpretation Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005-06-22 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 reading made easy for nurses: Pocket Reference for ECGs Made Easy - E-Book Barbara J Aehlert, 2012-11-01 This full-color pocket reference puts essential ECG information at your fingertips! Based on Barbara Aehlert’s ECGs Made Easy, 4th Edition, this handy, easy-to-use guide includes a brief description of each rhythm accompanied by a summary of the characteristics of the rhythm and a sample rhythm strip. A compact size makes this reference ideal for use in the field! Numerous tables, boxes, and illustrations are used to summarize key information. Updates reflect current changes to the fourth edition of ECGs Made Easy. UPDATED content and illustrations reflect changes to ECGs Made Easy, 5th Edition. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: 12 Lead EKG for Nurses Aaron Reed, 2016-11-30 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! |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Pocket ECGs for Nurses Andrew R. Houghton, Alun Roebuck, 2017-08-15 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. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The ECG Made Practical John Hampton, David Adlam, 2019-02-12 The ECG Made Practical is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the electrocardiogram can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this Seventh Edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient's history and physical examination, thus the book is organised in chapters according to a patient's symptoms. - Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions - Builds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic ECG Made Easy - Emphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environment. - The unique page size allows presentation of 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarity. - Each chapter begins with a brief account of the relevant history and examination and ends with a short account of what might be done once the ECG has been interpreted. The ECG is a vital part of diagnosis and prolonged ambulatory ECG recording is now commonplace. This Seventh Edition includes a greater focus on ambulatory monitoring and the newer monitoring devices, while developments in pacing systems and defibrillators are described. |
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| ecg reading made easy for nurses: EKG Interpretation Chase Hassen, 2015-06-17 Bonus NCLEX Book Included! Why Are You Spending So Much Time Studying? In 24 Hours or Less you will have the skills to absolutely crush the ECG / EKG portion of the NCLEX! Upon downloading this book you will receive an additional *FREE Bonus Ebook Inside* NCLEX SUCCESS: What You Need To Easily Crush The NCLEX On The First Try You’ll LOVE The Free Bonus Ebook Because... 1. I have found exactly how to approach each question and saved you 100's of hours. 2. You can ALSO use this Free Bonus Ebook in harmony to slice each question to the core so that you are more than ready for the big exam day! 3. You now have access to the fastest formula out there to dominate the exam! 4. You will have a strong understanding of EKG Interpretation and skills you need to absolutely crush the NCLEX on the first try! EKG Interpretation + Free Bonus Ebook Inside = NCLEX Destroyer In this book, EKG Interpretation: 24 Hours or Less to Easily Crush The ECG Portion of the NCLEX! You Will Easily Learn: The Electrical Conduction System of the Heart ECG Tracing How to Analyze The Rhythm & Rate Sinoatrial (SA) Node Arrhythmias Atrioventricular (AV) Node Arrhythmias Atrial Arrhythmias Junctional Arrhythmias Ventricular Arrhythmias And FREE BONUS VIDEOS In Each Chapter To Strengthen Your Understanding! The Secret To Dominating The NCLEX Is NOT Studying For Countless Unfocused Hours! You need a proven formula that switches your brain on! This book provides, The #1 Way to MASSIVELY speed up the learning process! You can expect to fully understand EKG Interpretation and Ultimately Pass The NCLEX with ease! Ready To Learn The Fast & Easy Way? Just scroll up and hit the Buy Now option so you can crush the ECG portion of the NCLEX. You can easily read this book on the kindle cloud reader from your Computer, iPhone, iPad, Tablet, or Kindle device. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Introduction to 12-Lead ECG Tomas B. Garcia, 2014-06-13 The new Second Edition is the most comprehensive ECG resource for beginners with minimal experience interpreting ECGs. The chapters provide a basic understanding of the components of an ECG as well as introduce the important topics of acute myocardial infarction, hypertrophy, and bundle branch blocks. Real-life, full-size, four-color ECGs with basic interpretations are included to help students put it all together. Introduction to 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition takes the complex subject of electrocardiography and presents it in a simple approach that gives you a basic understanding of the entire ECG. Whether you are an EMT, nurse, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or reestablish your foundational knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will meet your needs. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: E-Z ECG Rhythm Interpretation Henry B. Geiter, 2006-09 This diverting, EZ-to-read approach, coupled with sound educational theory, encourages learning in students who are frustrated by the non-descriptive, formulaic writing found in most other textbooks. It's an alternative to the staid, jumpy approach found in other introductory ECG texts: • Well written, and in a style that is lighthearted and entertaining • A highly visual approach with illustrations and boxes that engage students • Peppered with analogies that make learning fun • Building block approach that progressively layers the content for students from simple to complex Presents all 675 ECG strips in standardized 6-second format to facilitate analysis and measurement |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy Kate Stout, 2018-06-05 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Feeling unsure about the ins and outs of charting? Grasp the essential basics, with the irreplaceable Nursing Documentation Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition. Packed with colorful images and clear-as-day guidance, this friendly reference guides you through meeting documentation requirements, working with electronic medical records systems, complying with legal requirements, following care planning guidelines, and more. Whether you are a nursing student or a new or experienced nurse, this on-the-spot study and clinical guide is your ticket to ensuring your charting is timely, accurate, and watertight. Let the experts walk you through up-to-date best practices for nursing documentation, with: NEW and updated, fully illustrated content in quick-read, bulleted format NEWdiscussion of the necessary documentation process outside of charting—informed consent, advanced directives, medication reconciliation Easy-to-retain guidance on using the electronic medical records / electronic health records (EMR/EHR) documentation systems, and required charting and documentation practices Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember content that provides helpful charting examples demonstrating what to document in different patient situations, while addressing the different styles of charting Outlines the Do's and Don’ts of charting – a common sense approach that addresses a wide range of topics, including: Documentation and the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning care/outcomes, implementation, evaluation Documenting the patient’s health history and physical examination The Joint Commission standards for assessment Patient rights and safety Care plan guidelines Enhancing documentation Avoiding legal problems Documenting procedures Documentation practices in a variety of settings—acute care, home healthcare, and long-term care Documenting special situations—release of patient information after death, nonreleasable information, searching for contraband, documenting inappropriate behavior Special features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content Advice from the experts – seasoned input on vital charting skills, such as interviewing the patient, writing outcome standards, creating top-notch care plans “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – expert insights on the nursing process and problem-solving That’s a wrap! – a review of the topics covered in that chapter About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Post Anesthesia Care Staff Nurse at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Clinical Cardiology Made Ridiculously Simple Michael A. Chizner, M.D., 2023-01-09 The new edition includes thoroughly revised and updated information about the latest clinical trials and guidelines in Cardiology. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates and other health care professionals. A clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology. History, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages!), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, therapy (both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), cardiac device therapy, and cardiac surgery. A final section of the book takes the full gamut of cardiac pearls of wisdom obtained in all previous chapters and Puts It All Together to clearly teach the approach to diagnosis and treatment of the most common cardiac pathologies. Putting It All Together includes: APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART FAILURE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH VALVULAR HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AORTIC DISSECTION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PERICARDIAL DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PULMONARY HYPERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A HEART MURMUR APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION DISTURBANCES APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART DISEASE UNDERGOING NON-CARDIAC SURGERY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH NEOPLASTIC HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH FALSE HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AN ACUTE CARDIAC EMERGENCY Companion Digital Download of Heart Sounds & Images program (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography, cases, and quiz. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual! Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010-05-25 Seeing Is Believing! Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual!, Second Edition, provides an innovative visual approach to understanding the principles and practice of hemodynamic monitoring. Based on the well-known Incredibly Easy! series, Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual!, Second Edition combines images and clearly written, concise text to make the complex concepts of hemodynamic monitoring easy to understand. Great for reference or review, it uses hundreds of detailed photographs, diagram, charts, and other visual aids to clarify essential cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology - and demonstrate the technical points and clinical applications of today's pressure monitoring systems, hemodynamic monitoring techniques, and circulatory assist devices. The latest edition offers: NEW! Updated to current Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice Centers for Disease Control requirements, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Standards of PracticeNEW noninvasive cardiac output monitoring techniquesNEW revised content and images to provide the most up-to-date information Special sections to reinforce key points: -- Ride the Wave: waveform explanations -- On the Level: charts that outline normal and abnormal pressure readings.Visual mnemonics that help nurses understand and remember difficult concepts Foster a quick and thorough understanding of hemodynamic monitoring the Incredibly Visual way - with clear, logical content, written in conversational style, highly-detailed visual aids, and key highlights that help you recall what you've learned. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Interpretation in Equine Practice Katharyn Mitchell, 2020-06-19 Advances in veterinary medical technology now provide easier and more affordable access to equine ECG recording and transmitting equipment, making ECG recordings a useful tool for equine veterinarians in both field and hospital settings. Covering the basics of equine ECG recording, analyses and interpretation, this book provides a practical approach with details of how to get the most information out of your ECG recordings. The only book dedicated to equine ECGs. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need Malcolm S. Thaler, 2014-12-30 For more than 25 years, The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need has lived up to its name as an easy-to-understand, practical, and clear reference for everyday practice and clinical decision making. Dr. Thaler’s ability to simplify complex concepts makes this an ideal tool for students, teachers, and practitioners at all levels who need to be competent in understanding how to read an EKG. Clear illustrations, clinical examples, and case studies help you quickly learn how identify and interpret hypertrophy and enlargement, arrhythmias, conduction blocks, pre-excitation syndromes, myocardial infarction, and more. Features: New material throughout and shortened and simplified explanations ensure that you’re reading the most up-to-date, clear, and accurate text available. More than 200 facsimiles of EKG strips provide greater insight into normal and abnormal tracings, increasing your understanding of their clinical significance. Clinical examples, interactive questions, and case studies put key concepts into real-world context so that what you learn is immediately usable. Full-color, simple illustrations highlight important concepts and make challenging concepts easier to understand. A companion ebook, with fully searchable text and interactive question bank, makes this a great resource for students, teachers, and practitioners. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG and EKG Interpretation Jeremy Pine, 2019-12-18 This book will explain to you what an ECG/EKG scan is, and how to interpret one correctly. Inside, you will learn about the different features of an ECG, and how a normal ECG paper should appear. You will also discover the different things that can malfunction in the human heart, and how to identify these by looking at an ECG paper. Being able to properly interpret an ECG can be a valuable skill, whether you are in the medical profession, or simply want to be able to understand your own test results. Being able to correctly identify different arrhythmias and malfunctions can come in handy, especially if you can read and interpret an ECG quickly! As a bonus, this book also provides some steps to ensure your heart stays healthy, so that you can maintain regular ECG results each time! Here Is What You'll Learn About...What Is An ECG/EKGHow Is An ECG Done?How The Conduction System Of The Heart WorksHow To Identify A Normal ReadingDifferent Arrhythmias & How To Identify ThemHow To Improve & Maintain Heart HealthMuch, Much More! |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The ECG Made Easy E-Book John Hampton, Joanna Hampton, David Adlam, 2024-05-27 **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Coronary Care**The ECG Made Easy, Tenth Edition hailed as a 'medical classic' by the British Medical Journal, has reached its 50th anniversary. It has been translated into more than a dozen languages and has now sold more than three quarters of a million copies.This book is a firm favourite of medical, nursing and paramedic students as it provides clear, easy to follow information on all aspects of using the ECG in clinical practice.This tenth edition has been fully updated for all healthcare professionals, for those who are still in training, and for those already practising. It is essential reading for all those who use ECGs in their day to day work. It is an easy, practical and informative guide to performing, interpreting and reporting ECGs. - The first part distils the bare essentials with minimal theory and maximum practicality. - The second part explains the theory underpinning the recording of an ECG in order to start basic interpretation of the 12 leads. - The third part includes the clinical interpretation of individual ECGs in patients with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and syncope as well as understanding the normal variations in ECGs recorded from healthy subjects. - All ECGs used in the book are taken from real patients from the authors' clinical practice. - New section on Single Lead ECG interpretation, increasingly seen on Smart devices. - New flow chart to aid interpretation and reporting. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Notes Shirley A. Jones, 2009-11 A Daviss Notes Book. A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management. Features: complete coverage (basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, CPR); compact rhythm analysis guide; CPR algorithms in tabular format; test yourself ECG strips; troubleshooting; patient ECG record; write-on/wipe off pages; larger format and larger strips, over 115 in all. NewClinical Tips throughout; New TabPediatric Advanced Life Support; New Peds coverage throughout |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Workout 8e (us Ed) Jane Huff, 2022-06 |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Bed Number Ten Sue Baier, Mary Zimmeth Schomaker, 1989-03-31 A patient's personal view of long term care. Seen through the eyes of a patient totally paralyzed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, this moving book takes you through the psychological and physical pain of an eleven month hospital stay. BED NUMBER TEN reads like a compelling novel, but is entirely factual. You will meet: The ICU staff who learned to communicate with the paralyzed woman - and those who did not bother. The physicians whose visits left her baffled about her own case. The staff and physicians who spoke to her and others who did not recognize her presence. The nurse who tucked Sue tightly under the covers, unaware that she was soaking with perspiration. The nurse who took the time to feed her drop by drop, as she slowly learned how to swallow again. The physical therapist who could read her eyes and spurred her on to move again as if the battle were his own. In these pages, which reveal the caring, the heroism, and the insensitivity sometimes found in the health care fields, you may even meet people you know. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Clinical Electrocardiography (Fourth Edition) Boon Lock Chia, 2015-11-20 Since the publication of the 3rd Edition 17 years ago, progress has been truly remarkable in all areas of electrocardiography. Five of the seven chapters in this 4th Edition have been extensively revised. Out of the total of 125 ECGs, 65 are new. Each ECG is crisp and clear and all the abnormalities are highlighted by arrows for easy recognition and understanding. This book is the culmination of the author's 45 years of experience in the teaching of electrocardiography to coronary care unit nurses, medical undergraduates, postgraduates, interns, residents, senior residents and above. As the title of the book implies, the approach to the subject has been entirely from the viewpoint of a clinician. Hence, clinical-electrocardiographic correlations have been emphasized simply and succinctly throughout the text. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: 12-lead ECG Tomas B. Garcia, 2013-11-13 Welcome to the most comprehensive resource on 12-Lead ECG interpretation! This all-encompassing, four-color text, updated to the new Second Edition, is designed to make you a fully advanced interpreter of ECGs. Whether you are paramedic, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or brush up on your knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will meet your needs. 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation, Second Edition takes the complex subject of electrocardiography and presents it in a simple, innovative, 3-level approach. Level 1 provides basic information for those with minimal experience interpreting ECGs. Level 2 provides intermediate information for those with a basic understanding of the principles of electrocardiography. Level 3 provides advanced information for those with some mastery of the subject. The entire text is written in a friendly, easy-to-read tone. Additionally, the text contains real-life, full-size ECG strips that are integrated throughout the text and analyzed in conjunction with the concepts they illustrate. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Cardiac Nursing Elizabeth M. Perpetua, 2021-01-07 Recognized as the go-to study aid and on-the-unit resource for both new and experienced cardiac nurses, this text provides a road map of knowledge, skills, and competencies to enhance safety and positive patient outcomes. Dive into the practical wisdom of this primary reference for the cardiac nurse. NEW and updated content that is easy-to-read and evidence-based, including fundamental and cutting-edge developments in cardiology, Four-color design aids retention and grasp of concepts, Specific objectives, key questions, and curated resources, Quick reference tables, images, algorithms, and checklists, Case studies and case-based learning to promote critical thinking and decision making, Aligned with the Standards of Cardiovascular Nursing Practice, sections offer specific direction for training cardiac nurses, Fundamentals of Cardiac Nursing, Evaluation of the Heart and Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Disease Prevention, Pathophysiology and Management of Heart Disease, Expanded Roles for the Cardiac Nurse, NEW chapters reflect current practice and competencies, Women and Heart Disease, Palliative Care in Cardiology, Quality, Economics, and Policy in Cardiovascular Care, Leadership and Team-Based Care Book jacket. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: 12 Lead ECG Tomas B. Garcia, Neil E. Holtz, 2001 Welcome to the comprehensive resource on 12-lead ECG! This all-encompassing 4-color text is designed to make you a fully advanced interpreter of ECGs. Whether you are an EMT, nurse, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or brush up on your knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will meet your needs.12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation takes the complex subject of electrocardiography and presents it in a simple, innovative, 3-level approach. Level 1 provides basic information for those with minimal experience interpreting ECGs. Level 2 provides intermediate information for those with a basic understanding of the principles of electrocardiography. Level 3 provides advanced information for those with some mastery of the subject. The entire text is written in a friendly, easy-to-read tone.Full-Size ECGsThis text contains real-life full-size ECG strips! ECGs are integrated throughout the text and analyzed in conjunction with the concepts they illustrate. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! Lippincott, 2012-02-23 Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! Second Edition offers an innovative visual approach to mastering the principles and practice of cardiovascular care. Hundreds of detailed color photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids clarify essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and guide nurses through all current physical assessment techniques, diagnostic tests, treatments, emergency procedures, cardiac monitoring methods, and more. This thoroughly updated edition includes current ACLS algorithms and information on congenital cardiac disorders, new diagnostic tests and treatments, and noninvasive cardiac output monitoring. Special logos reinforce key points about equipment and procedures and present visual mnemonics, and Vision Quest puzzles test readers' knowledge in an entertaining way. Nurses can foster a quick and thorough understanding of cardiovascular care the Incredibly Visual way - with clear, logical content, written in conversational style, highly-detailed visual aids, and key highlights that help recall what has been learned. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Fourth Edition Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, 2021-01-15 If you are studying for the family nurse practitioner certification exam, the highly acclaimed Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review is a must-have resource. Lauded for its concise, well-organized format, this fourth edition has been significantly revised and updated to feature key information about the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams, all new end-of-chapter review questions, and new full-color images. The fourth edition also features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales—800 questions in total. Extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis chapters help you identify the best clues during the problem-solving process so that you can strategically master the certification exam. Designed to help FNP candidates boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the fourth edition continues to provide succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases and classic presentations you can expect to see in practice in patients across the life span. Organized by body system, chapters are consistently formatted to include Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and Disease Review topics. Each chapter features valuable Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that highlight key considerations and information likely to be encountered on the exam, ideal for a last-minute refresher before test day. Ensure success by making this essential resource—praised by thousands for helping them pass their certification—a key part of your exam prep study regimen. Key Features: Includes updated information reflecting the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams Introduces new end-of-chapter review questions to help you assess knowledge application and retention Features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales Provides a succinct and highly targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care, updated clinical information, all new color photos, and Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to highlight key exam content Outlines Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Delineates strategic question-dissection techniques to simplify the problem-solving process Offers an intensive pharmacology review and review of professional issues—ethical guidelines, professional roles, reimbursement, research, evidence-based medicine and epidemiology, and cultural considerations |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014-07-01 Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Second Edition Whether you are prepping for the NCLEX or certification exam, looking for an aid to class materials, or just want to refresh your skills, Pediatric Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!is the answer. Part of the award-winning Made Incredibly Easy! Series, this fun, practical guide addresses pediatric care and childhood disorders in light of each level of child development, with a family-involved care approach. Full of expert insight and MIE’s trademark wit, this lively reference addresses the full range of common pediatric conditions, and illuminates the many roles of the pediatric nurse. Features: · Current data on more than 100 pediatric disorders, including genetic and cognitive disorders · Coverage of topics including: cultural considerations, hospital care, children with disabililties and terminal illness, pain assessment and management, drug metabolism, healthcare team collaboration, ethics and professional boundaries · Full color inserts illuminate complex concepts · “Nurse Joy” and other illustrated characters offer tips and insights · Easy-reference format with concise, bulleted content · Numerous tables, illustrations and flow charts · Special features: · Just the Facts – quick summary at start of each chapter · Quick Quiz – at end of each chapter · Advice from Experts – experienced practitioners’ insights · It’s all relative – teaching tips and checklists for family education · Growing pains – developmental stage descriptions, expectations and risks · Cultured pearls – insights on unique aspects of care by cultural group · Glossary of essential pediatric terms, selected references, and online sources |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Cardiac Telemetry Basics Dennis Fellows, 2007-06-01 “Cardiac Telemetry Basics†was written to provide instructional information to assist individuals learning to identify and understand the various heart rhythms and arrhythmias observed on telemetry. In addition to explaining rhythm strip interpretation, this book includes chapters that discuss various heart diseases and conditions, diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive procedures, pacemakers, cardiac terminology, and a few interesting facts rergarding some of the more commonly seen cardiac medications used in treatment. Written in an “east to read, easy to understand†format and presented with several illustrations of rhythm strip tracings to provide a visual means to aid in the assimilation of the written material, this book provides you with the information necessary to give you a basic introduction into the patient care field that incorporates the use of cardiac telemetry. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Huszar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation Robert J. Huszar, Keith Wesley, 2016-10-17 Originally published as: Basic dysrhythmias: interpretation and management / Robert J. Huszar (St. Louis: Mosby, 1988). |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The ECG Made Easy John Hampton, 2013-09-17 For forty years The ECG Made Easy has been regarded as one of best introductory guides to the ECG. With over half a million sales and translations into a dozen languages, this book, hailed by the British Medical Journal as a medical classic, has been a favourite of generations of medical students and nurses. It directs users of the electrocardiogram to straightforward and accurate identification of normal and abnormal ECG patterns. With the emphasis throughout on simplicity and practical application, this Eighth Edition will prove invaluable to all medical and health care staff who require clear, basic knowledge about the ECG. This famous book encourages the reader to accept that the ECG is easy to understand and that its use is just a natural extension of taking the patient's history and performing a physical examination. A practical and highly informative guide to a difficult subject. Provides a full understanding of the ECG in the diagnosis and management of abnormal cardiac rhythms. Emphasises the role of the full 12 lead ECG with realistic reproduction of recordings. The unique page size allows presentation of all 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarity. Restructured into two clear sections, the first 'The Basics' explains the ECG in the simplest possible terms. The new second section, 'Making the most of the ECG', has separate chapters on the ECG patterns that might be seen in healthy subjects and in patients presenting with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations or syncope. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Nursing School Cheat Sheets Donovan Gow, 2016-03-03 Make nursing school easier, ace your exams and crush the NCLEX(c) with this great quick reference study guide including 50 cheat sheets covering must-know nursing fundamentals, lab values, drugs, health assessment, mnemonics and more! These high quality cheat sheets cover key topics including nursing labs, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, medications, assessment, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, pediatrics and precautions. Buy it now and start making nursing school easier today! Makes a great gift for future and current nursing students, recent grads or anyone looking to brush up on their nursing fundaments with a quick study guide. 50 Cheat Sheets include: Labs & Measurements Common Hematology Values White Blood Cell (WBC) Mnemonic Coagulation Values Anticoagulation Therapy Overview Electrolyte Values Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Values Commonly Ordered Blood Panels Cholesterol & Triglycerides (mg/dL) ABO Blood Groups A1C - Diabetes Fasting Blood Glucose and Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests - Diabetes Common Measurement Abbreviations & Conversions Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Fluids & Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance Determining Acidosis & Alkalosis Acid-Base Mnemonic Edema Scale Medications 20 Common Drug Group Stems Top 10 Most Prescribed Drugs in the U.S. Common Medication Antidotes Medication Administration Abbreviations Medications Route Abbreviations The Joint Commission's Official Do Not Use List of Abbreviations 7 Parts of a Legal Medication Order General Assessment Assessment Abbreviations Anatomical Planes Anatomical Directional Terms Anatomical Body Movement Adult Vital Signs Pressure Ulcer Staging Wallace Rule of Nines to Determine Total Burn Surface Area Cardiac Blood Pressure: Hypotension and Hypertension Heart Sound Auscultation Landmarks ECG Overview & Electrode (Lead) Placement ECG Components & Normal Values ECG Paper Basics ECG Interpretation Steps Pulmonary Normal Breath Sounds Adventitious (Abnormal) Breath Sounds Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) & Spirometry Neurological Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR) Scoring Cranial Nerves - Function Cranial Nerves - Mnemonic: Names of Nerves Cranial Nerves - Mnemonic: Sensory, Motor, or Both Decorticate versus Decerebrate Posturing Glasgow Coma Scale Pediatrics APGAR Score Rh Incompatibility & Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Precautions Standard Precautions Transmission-Based Precautions Order of Donning & Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECGs Simply Anne Evans-Murray, 2014 This text book was written to be an introduction to interpretation of electrocardiography, not as a complicated text book. The purpose of this book is to present the often complicated explanation of electrocardiography in a simple and easy to read manner. Nurses, medical students and paramedics will find this book very beneficial. Each rhythm is explained in a simple manner which is accompanied by diagrams and rhythm strips to help simplify the concepts. There are very few books that approach this subject in a simplified way which allows the reader to gain a rapid understanding of the subject. It is certain that this publication will satisfy the need for such a book. This third edition has addressed in more depth the recent changes associated with acute coronary syndrome. The last chapter now includes information on how training affects the heart, the changes that are often associated with the athlete's heart. The reader is encouraged to take an active role in the learning process. Having access to rhythm strips and 12 lead electrocardiographs will help the reader develop the skills more quickly. Keeping a journal of interesting rhythm strips will assist with developing these essential interpretation skills. Exercises have been included at the end of each chapter in this new edition, which encourages the reader to test themselves. The main concept expressed in this book is to encourage the reader to develop 'P wave consciousness' - being always on the lookout to find the presence of a P wave. If the P wave is absent then the reader is encouraged to find the reason for its absence. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Made Easy Atul Luthra, 2019-09-10 An ECG, or electrocardiogram, is a simple test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. It is commonly used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and investigate the cause of chest pains. It is important for clinicians to recognise and interpret ECG patterns accurately to ensure correct diagnosis and effective treatment. The sixth edition of ECG Made Easy has been fully revised to provide trainees and clinicians with the latest advances in the field. Beginning with an overview of ECG terms, leads and normal values, the following sections present numerous abnormal ECG readings and the resulting diagnoses. The book concludes with interesting cases diagnosed with ECG as well as instruction on how to effectively report ECG findings. This updated edition includes a new chapter covering the use of ECG in a patient fitted with a pacemaker. Each chapter features illustrative diagrams, graphs and tables. The book includes online access to supplementary videos detailing the basics of electrocardiography. Key Points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest advances in ECG Features new chapter on ECG with a pacemaker Includes online access to supplementary videos on ECG techniques Previous edition (9789386150219) published in 2016 |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy! Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015-08-25 Perform nursing procedures safely and accurately, with the freshly updated Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy, Second Edition. Written in the popular, lighthearted Incredibly Easy style, this comprehensive guide offers expert, step-by-step direction on a broad range of fundamental and system-based nursing procedures. This enjoyable way to learn nursing’s best practices will help you stay up-to-date with the latest in technology, nursing standards, NCLEX preparation, and safe, quality care. · NEW and updated content offers: o crucial patient care methods o current nursing practice guidelines o directions for using the latest medical technology o directions for ensuring patient safety and providing quality care · Coverage of topics including: o Fundamental nursing procedures - Easy-to-follow algorithms for a patient’s entire hospital stay, from intake to discharge, including surgical care o Specimen collection - Clear directions on collecting blood, urine, and other specimens o Physical treatments - Techniques for heat and cold application, baths, support devices, wound care, drug administration, I.V. therapy, and more o System-based procedures - Directions on procedures for all body systems · Clear direction to meet the needs of your maternal, neonatal, and pediatric patients · Easy-to-follow format for each procedure - Quick-skim paragraphs and bulleted lists specify equipment, step-by-step instructions, and practice pointers · Nursing procedures guides such as comparing biological dressings and assessing pressure ulcers · Special features: o Just the facts – Outline of chapter content at start of every chapter o Write it down - Essential documentation points for each procedure o Ages and stages – Issues where patient’s age impacts a procedure o Handle with care - Patient care tips for elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients o Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering complex concepts o Warning - Possible dangers, risks, complications, or contraindications associated with a particular procedure o Quick Quiz – Questions & Answers at the end of every chapter |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECGs Simply Anne Evans-Murray, 2008 |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECGs by Example E-Book Dean Jenkins, Stephen John Gerred, 2011-06-15 This unique book shows ECGs as they really appear in everyday practice and not in the usual format as presented in textbooks. Each of the 100 traces is accompanied by a list of the main diagnostic features along with a full report of the ECG, noting any other clinical details that may be important. Boxes list the common causes of the abnormalities shown. Key features of the ECG are reproduced again using annotations to guide the reader. Thus the book provides in itself a collection of full 12-lead ECGs of a wide range of common clinical problems encountered in casualty. This collection of traces, updated for this Third Edition with new cases, will be invaluable to all involved in the diagnosis of the most commonly encountered ECG abnormalities. Provides full size and realistic reproduction of 12-lead ECGs Includes a wide range of cardiac abnormalities Highlights the diagnostic criteria for each abnormality listed Reflects how this subject is encountered in practice Assists the reader by illustrating alongside the key features of the recording; thus these can be viewed in relation to the whole trace Thoroughly revised and updated for this new edition with additional case examples Includes a new section on the approach to the ECG. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: ECG Interpretation , 2005 This unique 2-in-1 reference presents key information on rhythm strip and 12-lead ECG interpretation in two practical, helpful ways on every page, enabling nurses to quickly scan bulleted points and jump to more in-depth information as needed without turning a page. Full-color inserts illustrate 12-lead ECG placement and ischemia, injury, and infarction patterns in myocardial infarction. |
| ecg reading made easy for nurses: The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine European Society of Cardiology, 2009-08-27 Following the structure and format of the ESC core syllabus, this text introduces key concepts in the field of cardiovascular medicine. |
Electrocardiography - Wikipedia
Electrocardiography is the process of producing an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG [a]), a recording of the heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles. [4] It is an …
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) - Mayo Clinic
Apr 2, 2024 · Sticky patches called electrodes are placed on the chest and sometimes on the arms or legs. Wires connect the patches to a computer, which prints or displays results. An …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) Tests: Purpose & Types - WebMD
Feb 11, 2024 · What Is an Electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple and painless test that measures the electrical impulses of your heart to check for …
EKG basics • LITFL • LITFL ECG Library - Life in the Fast Lane
LITFL Further Reading. ECG Library Basics – Waves, Intervals, Segments and Clinical Interpretation; ECG A to Z by diagnosis – ECG interpretation in clinical context; ECG Exigency …
Electrocardiogram (EKG) | American Heart Association
Feb 24, 2025 · What is an electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. With each beat, an electrical wave travels through the heart. This …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Test & Results - Cleveland Clinic
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a diagnostic tool that records your heart’s electrical activity. Healthcare providers use it for many reasons, like to diagnose heart rhythm issues or …
Understanding an ECG | ECG Interpretation | Geeky Medics
Mar 5, 2011 · ECG is the abbreviated term for an electrocardiogram. It is used to record the electrical activity of the heart from different angles to both identify and locate pathology. …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Procedure and Results - Verywell …
Jan 29, 2024 · An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a diagnostic test that evaluates the heart's electrical system to assess for heart disease.
Electrocardiogram - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jun 5, 2023 · An electrocardiogram (abbreviated as EKG or ECG) represents a recording of the heart's electrical activity. Willem Einthoven first invented it in 1902. An EKG is an integral part …
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - NHS
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart, including the rate and rhythm. It's usually quick and painless. Why an ECG (electrocardiogram) is done. …
Electrocardiography - Wikipedia
Electrocardiography is the process of producing an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG [a]), a recording of the heart's electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles. [4] It is an …
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) - Mayo Clinic
Apr 2, 2024 · Sticky patches called electrodes are placed on the chest and sometimes on the arms or legs. Wires connect the patches to a computer, which prints or displays results. An …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) Tests: Purpose & Types - WebMD
Feb 11, 2024 · What Is an Electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple and painless test that measures the electrical impulses of your heart to check for …
EKG basics • LITFL • LITFL ECG Library - Life in the Fast Lane
LITFL Further Reading. ECG Library Basics – Waves, Intervals, Segments and Clinical Interpretation; ECG A to Z by diagnosis – ECG interpretation in clinical context; ECG Exigency …
Electrocardiogram (EKG) | American Heart Association
Feb 24, 2025 · What is an electrocardiogram? An electrocardiogram measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. With each beat, an electrical wave travels through the heart. This …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Test & Results - Cleveland Clinic
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a diagnostic tool that records your heart’s electrical activity. Healthcare providers use it for many reasons, like to diagnose heart rhythm issues or …
Understanding an ECG | ECG Interpretation | Geeky Medics
Mar 5, 2011 · ECG is the abbreviated term for an electrocardiogram. It is used to record the electrical activity of the heart from different angles to both identify and locate pathology. …
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): Procedure and Results - Verywell …
Jan 29, 2024 · An electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG or EKG, is a diagnostic test that evaluates the heart's electrical system to assess for heart disease.
Electrocardiogram - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jun 5, 2023 · An electrocardiogram (abbreviated as EKG or ECG) represents a recording of the heart's electrical activity. Willem Einthoven first invented it in 1902. An EKG is an integral part …
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - NHS
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart, including the rate and rhythm. It's usually quick and painless. Why an ECG (electrocardiogram) is done. …
