Pocket Guide For Huszar S Basic Dysrhythmias And Acute Coronary Syndromes E Book

Updated to reflect the 2010 ECC guidelines, Pocket Guide for Huszar’s Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition includes ECG components followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis.

Now in full color and updated to reflect the 2010 ECC guidelines, Huszar’s Basic Dysrhythmias and Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition is structured to match the order in which you learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis. More complex material follows basic skills, with advanced sections at the end. Packaged with a free companion CD with 200 practice rhythms and a free heart rate ruler, this edition has been updated throughout and comes loaded with extras designed to enhance your learning. Expert authorship from original author Dr. Robert Huszar and continuing author Dr. Keith Wesley, brings over 40 years of combined field experience to the text and maintain its relevancy to prehospital and hospital providers. Expert panel of reviewers who specialize in ECG interpretation and emergency cardiovascular care also ensure that the material is accurate, current and universal. Coverage of both basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments and provides material that is pertinent to both beginning and experienced prehospital care providers. - Chapters 1-15 cover ECG basics, 3-lead interpretation and treatment of dysrhythmias, pacemaker rhythms and more. - Chapters 16-19 cover acute coronary syndromes, thrombus formation, and advanced treatment options. Companion CD offers even more practice with 200 practice rhythm self-assessment exercises and answers in PowerPoint format. Drug Caution boxes provide valuable tips and reminders on drug use and administration. Patient care algorithms show you step-by-step management and treatment. Chapter summaries reinforce major concepts and tie information together. Chapter review questions test your understanding of key topics. Heart rate calculator ruler is included free in every text. Advanced level treatment material, such as complete thrombus formation, treatment and management offers critical information for both the hospital setting and the EMS setting. Self-assessment answer keys allow you to check your own work for self-evaluation. Chapter outline offers a quick overview of each chapter’s content. Learning Objective boxes allow you to check off mastered information. Key terms help you learn essential vocabulary and reinforce basic concepts. Illustrations aid comprehension of difficult concepts. Notes sections provide a place to write down your lecture notes and keep information in one place for review.

Covering everything from basic anatomy to advanced management techniques, and updated to the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines. Is ideal for use in the field or in the classroom.

Designed for easy access in the clinical setting, this illustrated guide is ideal for identifying common arrhytmias, bundle branch and fascicular blocks, acute myocardial infarction, and miscellaneous ECG charges. General treatment guidelines are also discussed, along with basic background information such as the electrical conduction system, lead placement, components of the electrocardiogram, and a whole lot more.

The Fourth Edition is now updated to reflect the new 2010 emergency cardiac care guidelines. It continues to build on the qualities that made previous editions of the book so well received by ECG students and practitioners. The book has been redesigned in 4 color and restructured to complement the order in which students learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by information on how to interpret ECGs to arrive at a diagnosis. More complex material follows basic skills, with advanced sections at the end. Packaged with a FREE Companion CD with 200 practice rhythms, the FREE Heart Rate Ruler and FREE Pocket Guide, this edition comes loaded with extras designed to enhance student learning! Features and Benefits New! Text is compliant to the latest ECC guidelines. All chapters are updated to comply with the latest ECC guidelines. Ensures the latest, most accurate information availab≤ follows industry standards. New! Revision includes an update of the description, causes, and treatment of the dysrhythmias. Objectives, Key Terms, chapter review questions, and the glossary have been updated as needed to fit the new information. Follows the latest advances in medicine to give providers the most accurate information possible. New! Expansion of the current sections on the description and management of acute myocardial infarction into the broader concept of acute coronary syndromes, including their description, diagnosis, and management. Gives the reader the most thorough, advanced information available. New! 10 case studies with questions have been added to the Arrhythmia Self-assessment Test in Appendix C. Case studies allow students to place the information in context. New! Easier to follow, 4-color design! (the book was previously 2 color) Four color adds interest for the reader and the new format will make it easier to follow the text and distinguish sections from each other, particularly in chapter 10, the treatment chapter. Author Keith Wesley is is a board certified emergency medicine physician who has been involved in EMS since 1989. Ensures that the text is relevant to prehospital and hospital providers. Original author Dr. Robert Huszar has written in this field for more than 20 years and has laid down an experienced foundation of ECG information which is advanced now by the continuing author, Dr. Keith Wesley. Dr. Wesley continues this book''s tradition of excellence. Text is skillfully written, well-thought-out and organized. Concepts are presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Reviewed by experts in ECG interpretation and emergency cardiovascular care Reviewers with a wide range of expertise ensure that the material is accurate, current, and universal. Text covers both basic and advanced concepts, incorporating the latest research developments. Material is pertinent to both the beginning and the experienced prehospital care provider. Chapters 1-14 cover ECG basics, 3-lead interpretation and treatment of dysrhythmias, and pacemaker rhythms. Chapters 16-19 cover acute coronary syndromes, thrombus formation, and advanced treatment options. Advanced level treatment material, such as complete thrombus formation, treatment, and management. Text is pertinent to the hospital setting as well as the EMS setting. Arrhythmia Interpretation: Self Assessment appendix now enhanced with 10 case studies with questions! This chapter-length self-assessment exam gives students a tool with which to evaluate their own comprehension of integral concepts, and aids in review and test preparation. The new case studies and questions allow students to see the whole picture when interpreting an ECG rhythm. Self-assessment Answer Keys Allows students to check their own work for self-evaluation. Chapter Outline Gives students a quick overview of each chapter''s content. Learning Objectives Boxes are provided beside each objective so students can check off mastered information. May also be used by instructors to emphasize points of particular importance. Key Terms Help students learn key vocabulary and reinforce basic concepts. Illustrations Aid in student comprehension of difficult concepts. Drug Caution boxes Gives students valuable tips and reminders on drug use and administration. Chapter summary Reinforces major concepts in each chapter and ties the information together. Patient Care Algorithms Enables students to see step-by-step management and treatment. Notes sections A section to write lecture notes in ensures that all the information the student needs is in one place for review. Chapter Review Questions Reinforces and tests the student''s understanding of key topics. Each chapter has 10-12 questions.

This Pocket Guide to Basic Dysrhythmias is intended to be used as a handy reference in identifying common arrhythmias, bundle branch and fascicular blocks, acute myocardial infarction, and miscellaneous ECG changes observed in enlargement of the chambers of the heart, electrolyte imbalances, pulmonary disease, and certain cardiac drugs. The pocket guide includes illustrations of the anatomy and blood supply of the heart, descriptions of the components of the electrocardiogram, depiction of the monitoring leads and the 12-lead ECG, and a way of determining the QRS axis. Also included is a section devoted to the early management of arrhythmias.

This guide is for the identification and management of common arrhythmias; bundle branch and fascicular blocks; acute myocardial infarction; miscellaneous ECG changes seen in enlargement of the chambers of the heart; electrolyte imbalances; and pulmonary diseases and certain drugs.

Huzar's ECG and 12-Lead Interpretation, 5th Edition, by Keith Wesley, M.D., helps you correlate ECG interpretation with clinical findings to identify and address selected heart rhythms. The text is structured to match the order in which you learn specific skills: ECG components are presented first, followed by rhythm interpretation and clinical implications. Take-Home Points, key definitions, chapter review questions, and practice strips help you understand and retain complex information NEW! Discusses the difference between sinus arrest and SA block to help clarify concepts that learners often find confusing. UPDATED! STEMI and NSTEMI treatment guidelines updated to the latest standards. Coverage of both basic and advanced concepts incorporates the latest research developments and provides material pertinent to both beginning and experienced prehospital care providers. UPDATED and EXPANDED! Key characteristics of each heart rhythm are summarized to allow you to learn or review each rhythm at a glance. Patient care algorithms outline step-by-step management and treatment, correlating ECG interpretation with history and exam findings. Advanced treatment content, such as complete coverage of thrombus formation, treatment, and management, offers critical information for both hospital and prehospital settings. UPDATED AND EXPANDED! Key definitions define important terms right on the page, near relevant content, making it unnecessary to flip to the back-of-book glossary while reading or studying. Key definitions, chapter review questions, and glossary updated to reflect new content. Chapter review questions (with answers in an appendix) test your understanding of key topics. Appendix with 200+ practice strips, questions, and answer keys reinforces major concepts and ties information together. UPDATED! Glossary defines key terms, supplementing the on-page Key Definitions. Expert authorship from Dr. Keith Wesley, who has been involved in EMS since 1989 and is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. Self-assessment answer key allows you to check their own work for self-evaluation. Chapter outlines offer a quick overview of each chapter’s content.