Full Description
Goes beyond rote memorization of facts to facilitate true understanding of the physiology behind the process
With clear and concise explanations that help both students and clinicians easily grasp key concepts, this newly revised and updated fourth edition provides a comprehensive and practical approach to EKG interpretation for NP and PA students, as well as any clinician seeking EKG mastery. New to the fourth edition are expanded clinical scenarios demonstrating real-life applications for interpreting EKG readings along with updated clinical content on more advanced steps in treatment and management. This textbook enhances the differentiation of arrhythmias, featuring clinical insights that help distinguish between them, and provides additional case studies illustrating diagnosis and management. New flow charts and a "Quick Hits" section provide speedy access to key information with a special appeal to visual learners.
The text delivers a systematic and physiologic approach to EKGs with a blueprint for evaluating individual EKG tracings. It facilitates in-depth understanding of EKG interpretation that enables learners to go beyond rote memorization. A wide variety of clinical situations are represented, including normal variants as well as pathologic findings, and 75 case studies include teaching points to enable readers to put their knowledge to the test. With over 80 figures and tables and more than 270 EKG tracings, this resource clearly illustrates EKG interpretation concepts for both students and practicing NPs and PAs. The text is accompanied by a ready-to-use EKG curriculum, including videos and PowerPoints by the author for each chapter as well as a test bank. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Fourth Edition:
Features expanded clinical scenarios promoting practical application of abstract concepts with answer key enabling readers to immediately test their knowledge
Provides enhanced clinical content addressing next steps in treatment and management
Expands upon concepts of arrhythmia differentiation, diagnosis, and treatment
Offers new EKG tracings with practice questions
Adds flow charts to aid visual learners and assist in understanding differential diagnosis
Offers "Quick Hits" section at chapter beginnings highlighting key points
Includes additional case studies illustrating concepts of diagnosis and management
Features updated educator materials such as concise videos with corresponding PowerPoints and a test bank
Key Features:
Facilitates in-depth comprehension rather than rote learning with a systematic, physiological, and practical approach
Includes more than 80 figures and tables and over 270 EKG strips to illustrate concepts
Offers end-of-chapter review questions to fortify learning
Reinforces knowledge with 75 EKG-related case studies connecting key concepts with real-world learning
Contents
Foreword Theresa M. Campo DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Part I: Basics of Cardiac Physiology and Relationship to the EKG Rhythm Output
Chapter 1. Introduction to the EKG, Cardiac Anatomy, and Electrical Conducting System
Chapter 2. Defining the Intervals
Part II: Interpreting the 12-Lead EKG
Chapter 3. Lead review
Chapter 4. Rate
Chapter 5. Rhythm
Chapter 6. Axis
Chapter 7. Heart Block
Chapter 8. Ischemia and Infarction
Part III: Commonly Occurring Arrythmias and EKG Findings
Chapter 9. Supraventricular Arrhythmias
Chapter 10. Ventricular Arrhythmias
Chapter 11. Paced EKGs
Chapter 12. Drug and Electrolyte Effects on the EKG
Chapter 13. Clinical Conditions That Affect the EKG
Part IV: Clinical Application
Chapter 14. Applying EKG Skills to Clinical Practice
Part V: Answer Keys
Chapter 15. Answers to End-of-Chapter Review Questions
Chapter 16. Answers and Teaching Points to Chapter 14 EKGs
