ECG Interpretation / Edition 1

by Jim Keogh, Dana Reed

Overview

The ideal review for your ECG interpretation course

More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum’s Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum’s Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice.

• Comprehensive explanations of the various topics covered in ECG interpretation courses
• Relevant examples and extensive end-of-chapter exercises motivate you to understand new material and reinforce acquired skills
• Supports the following courses:Medical/surgical nursing and all clinical rotations
• Detailed explanations and practice problems in the different areas of ECG interpretation
• Comprehensive review of specialized topics such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, arrhythmias, and blockages
• Instruction on obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips and a 12-Lead ECG

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071736480
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/18/2011
Series:	Schaum's Outline Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

James Keogh is on the faculty of St. Peter's College and Columbia University. He is the author of more than 60 books, including Schaum's Outline of Pharmacology and Pharmacology DeMystified.

Dana Reed is the Critical Care Educator at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He is a nationally certified critical care R.N., and holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the Northern New Jersey chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the Bergen-Passaic Nurse Educators.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2. Electrophysiology
Chapter 3. Waveforms and Complexes
Chapter 4. Equipment and Monitor
Chapter 5. Analyzing a rhythm strip
Chapter 6. Sinus
Chapter 7. Atrial Arrhytmias
Chapter 8. Junctional rhythms
Chapter 9. AV Blocks
Chapter 10. Ventricular Arrthymias
Chapter 11. Pacemakers
Chapter 12. Emergency Management