Fast Facts About EKGs for Nurses
The Rules of Identifying EKGs in a Nutshell
Springer Publishing · Print & ebook · August 5, 2013
In an easy-to-use "Fast Facts" format, this pocket-sized reference provides clear and precise access to basic EKG information and EKG recognition guidelines that nurses use daily.
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- Who it’s for
- A pocket reference pairs EKG recognition guidelines with anatomy, conduction pathways, and clinical causes.
- Themes
- EKG rhythm identification, Cardiac anatomy and conduction, Clinical causes of heart rhythms
- Genres
- Heart Health, Nursing Reference, Nursing Exams
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In an easy-to-use "Fast Facts" format, this pocket-sized reference provides clear and precise access to basic EKG information and EKG recognition guidelines that nurses use daily. The guide helps readers to accurately identify EKG rhythms and provides clear explanations of cardiac anatomy and electrical conduction pathways along with a step-by-step approach for evaluating EKG rhythm strips. The book also addresses various clinical causes of each rhythm.
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Real-life cardiac case scenarios and the generous use of practice rhythm strips will help students to master the challenging task of identifying EKG rhythms clearly and accurately. The book's "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature provides bullet-point lists that highlight core concepts. Written for nursing students and new nurses, this resource will also be a helpful tutorial for seasoned nurses needing a quick refresher. Key Features: - Provides all information nursing students and new nurses need to know for EKG rhythm identification - Offers a clearly organized, succinct pocket-size guide for daily use - Includes numerous examples of EKG strips to reinforce understanding - Links clinical scenarios to each rhythm - Facilitates interpretation of challenging heart blocks and pacing and bundle branch blocks
EKG Rhythm Strips
A pocket reference pairs EKG recognition guidelines with anatomy, conduction pathways, and clinical causes.
Come here for
- Step-by-step evaluation of EKG rhythm strips
- Practice strips and real-life cardiac case scenarios
Expect
- Clear explanations of cardiac anatomy and electrical conduction pathways
- Clinical causes addressed for each rhythm
Where it sits
| Heart Health | 60% |
|---|---|
| Nursing Exams | 38% |
| Nursing Reference | 35% |
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Publisher categories
- Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Medical & Surgical Nursing
- Authors
- Michele Angell Landrum
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing
- Published
- August 5, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- EKG rhythm identification · Cardiac anatomy and conduction · Clinical causes of heart rhythms
- Reading lane
- Nursing