Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache
| By: | Cheryl Miller |
| Publisher: | Cognella, Inc. - Books |
| Print ISBN: | 9781516500949 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781516558209 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2018 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache provides students with a step-by-step guide for interpreting basic electrocardiogram (EKG) readings in adults. Students first learn the characteristics of a normal sinus rhythm, as well as basic dysrhythmias, and then learn how to identify more complex and nuanced rhythms.
The book discusses the conduction system of the heart and the purpose of the electrocardiogram. Students learn how to read EKG waveforms and interpret rates and pacing. The book also addresses sinus and atrial dysrhythmias, atrial-ventricular blocks, and ventricular dysrhythmias. Each section of the text includes quizzes that students can use to check their comprehension and progress. Physiology and pathophysiology, as they pertain to each dysrhythmia, are also addressed, as are common interventions and medications.
Clear and concise, Interpreting Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias Without Heartache is ideal for students in all levels of nursing programs as well as for practicing nurses as an in-service reference. The practical nature of the information also makes this a useful guide for paramedics and emergency medical technicians.