ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrythmia Interpretation

The 8th Edition of ECG Workout is a comprehensive guide to electrocardiography basics, written by an expert arrhythmia instructor. It identifies and explains the many types of arrhythmias seen in nursing practice, and describes the various rhythm groups, forms of equipment, and treatment protocols. It offers crucial support to nursing students, nurses practicing in cardiac care, critical care, or trauma settings, and those preparing for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health

The newly updated and fully interactive 8th Edition ECG Workout is the ultimate guide to mastering electrocardiography basics. Written by an expert arrhythmia instructor, this comprehensive guide identifies and explains the various types of arrhythmias commonly encountered in nursing practice, along with the different rhythm groups, equipment, and treatment protocols. Whether you're a nursing student, nurse practicing in cardiac care, critical care, or trauma settings, or preparing for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, this text offers invaluable support.

In this edition, you'll find:

NEW and updated figures, boxes, and tables to enhance your visual understanding

NEW! Improved organization of anatomy and physiology content to make it easier to navigate

All content fully aligns with the latest ACLS guidelines for your convenience

Nearly 50 perforated, removable arrhythmia flashcards for added practice and interpretation

Perforated, removable arrhythmia summary tables to assist in differentiating between the four rhythm groups

Step-by-step directions for interpreting rhythm strips and understanding ECGs

More than 600 ECG practice strips to practice under expert guidance

A final-chapter self-test with more than 100 waveform rhythm strips to practice determining rhythm, rate, P wave, PR interval, QRS complex measurement, and rhythm interpretation

A pocket ECG conversion table on the inside back cover for precise heart rate calculation

End-of-chapter strips from actual patient cases with 3-second indicators for rapid-rate calculation

Back-of-book answer keys to help you evaluate your skills and distinguish between various heart blocks

Chapters dedicated to each topic, making it easy to grasp the key concepts

By incorporating the ECG Workout into your learning routine, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to provide reliably accurate rhythm strip interpretation. Whether you're working in a clinical setting or preparing for certification exams, this comprehensive guide will be your trusted companion on your journey to becoming a skilled ECG interpreter. So why wait? Enhance your electrocardiography knowledge today and take the first step towards a brighter future in nursing!

ISBN-13: 9781975174576
Edition number: Eighth, International Edition