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ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series) Lippincott ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course. |
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Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style, this completely updated Second Edition is the ideal reference for those entering or needing a refresher in cardiovascular nursing care. This one-of-a-kind book brings together the broad knowledge nurses need to be confident in cardiovascular care, including cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; assessment; diagnostic testing; hemodynamic monitoring; electrocardiogram performance and interpretation; medications; synchronized cardioversion; care of patients with IABP counterpulsation, ICDs, pacemakers, and VADs; and preoperative and postoperative care for patients with MIDCAB, CABG, and balloon angioplasty. This edition has a full-color design, a new chapter on prevention and risk reduction, and expanded coverage of possible complications of each disorder. A new "Practice Makes Perfect" self-testing section is also included. |
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Recognition and Interpretation of ECG Rhythms (3rd Edition) Ginger Ochs, Melvin A. Ochs KEY BENEFIT: This easy-to-understand workbook introduces electrocardiogram interpretation in a quick-learn, systematic approach. Step-by-step techniques, and over 500 practice ECG strips commonly found in everyday practice reinforce material and promote confidence. No other arrhythmia book on the market contains half as many practice strips! Students in medical assisting, nurses, emergency medical technicians. |
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Real-World Nursing Survival Guide ECG's and the Heart Cynthia C. Chernecky PhD RN CNS AOCN FAAN, M. Christine Alichnie PhD RN, Kitty Garrett MSN RN CCRN, Beverly George-Gay RN MSN CCRN, Rebecca K. Hodges RN CCRN, Cynthia Terry RN CCRN, Beverly George-Gay, Rebecca K Hodges, M. Christine Alichnie, Cynthia Terry Nursing students need a resource that guides them through the essentials of cardiology and ECGs and highlights what they need to know. This guide offers a visual, interactive approach that clearly explains topics such as: waveform analysis; measurement of atrial and ventricular rates; identification of premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, ventricular fibrillation, heart blocks, dysrhythmias, pericarditis, and myocardial infarction location; and special considerations such as pacemakers, drug abuse, surgical therapy, and cardiac trauma. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 150 NCLEX® review questions with answers and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. |
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Pocket Guide to Cardiovascular Care Susan B. Stillwell, Edith McCarter Randall A concise reference to commonly encountered cardiovascular problems. This book describes cardiovascular assessment, procedures, specialized equipment and pharmacologic agents. Useful to nursing professionals in a variety of clinical settings, as well as those providing home care. |
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Techniques in Bedside Hemodynamic Monitoring Elaine Kiess Daily, John Speer Schroeder This updated reprint provides the latest information about the physiological and technical aspects of hemodynamic monitoring in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format. This clearly written, well illustrated reference is authored by recognized authorities in the field of hemodynamic monitoring. |
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Comprehensive Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation Susan J. Quaal RN PhD CVS CCRN The only book of its kind on the market, COMPREHENSIVE INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMPING covers the basic principles, indications, and contraindications of intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) for the critical care nurse. This comprehensive text provides a complete reference on all aspects of balloon pumping and patient care, offering an in-depth overview of this method of circulatory assistance as well as advanced information for the more experienced practitioner. |
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Cardiac Nursing (Cardiac Nursing (Woods)) Cardiac Nursing is recognized as "The Red Reference Book" for nurses caring for patients who have, or are at risk for developing, cardiac diseases. The book provides both basic and advanced content in evidence-based care and emphasizes health promotion, health maintenance, and disease management. The five-part organization consists of anatomy and physiology; physiologic and pathophysiologic responses; assessment of heart disease; pathophysiology of heart disease; and health promotion and disease prevention. This edition has a new Global Perspective feature in most chapters, which reflects the rich cultural mix of patient populations and helps to determine appropriate care. A new chapter on Global Health reflects WHO commitments to reducing heart disease worldwide. |
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Electrocardiography: The Monitoring Lead Richard Wiederhold |
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ECG Interpretation (Clinical Skillbuilders) Springhouse Corporation |