12-Lead EKG Confidence, Second Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Jacqueline M. Green MS,RN,APN, NE-BC, Anthony J. Chiaramida MD, FACC

Overview

"This is an excellent workbook for students or healthcare professionals who are just beginning to interpret 12-lead EKGs. The book covers what is expected, but the manner in which it presents the material brings much clarity to the topic."--Doody's Medical Reviews

This practical, comprehensive text serves as a step-by-step, hands-on workbook for those learning to interpret 12-Lead EKGs. With over 45 years of experience in cardiac care, authors Green and Chiaramida present the content and technical understanding students need to accurately analyze, interpret, and comprehend the variety of rhythm strips that make up 12-lead EKGs.

This book introduces basic principles of anatomy and physiology, including a review of the heart's electrical system. The chapters discuss vital elements of cardiology, such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities and heart block, ischemic and nonischemic disorders, and more. Explanations of terms and concepts are concise and to the point, allowing students to focus on the most important information. With this guide, medical and nursing students will gain the confidence they need to accurately interpret 12-lead EKGs.

Key Features:

• Self-Study Objectives listed at the start of each chapter
• Enlarged segments of the 12-Lead EKG rhythm strips to ensure that the student views the appropriate lead, and sees the entire 12-lead strip
• Worksheets at the end of each chapter, allowing students to practice measurement, evaluate and interpret rhythms, and develop diagnostic reasoning skills
• A self assessment section for students at the end of the book

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826104731
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/28/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	444
File size:	32 MB
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About the Author

Jacqueline M. Green, MS, RN, APN, NE-BC, is Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick NJ.

Anthony J. Chiaramida, MD, FACC, is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ) and Director of the Division of Cardiology at the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ.

Table of Contents

"Section I - Overview of Heart Function and the EKG
Ch 1 Anatomy Review of the Human Heart
Ch 2 Physiology Review of the Heart's Conduction System
Ch 3 Basics of the 12-Lead EKG

Section II Methodology: Measurements&Their Clinical Significance
Ch 4 Heart Rate
Ch 5 PR, QRS and QT Intervals
Ch 6 Axis
Practice Exercises

Section III -Common Clinical Arrythmias (NEW Section)
Ch 7 Atrial Arrythmias
Ch 8 Ventricular Arrythmias
Ch 9 Heart Block and Junctional Arrythmias
Practice Exercises

Section IV - EKG Changes related to Conduction Abnormalities
Ch 10 Partial Conduction Disorders: Hemiblock
Ch 11 Right Bundle Branch Block
Ch 12 Left Bundle Branch Block
Practice Exercises

Section V - EKG Changes related to Ischemia and Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Ch 13 The Partially-Occluded Artery: Non ST Elevation MI
Ch 14 The Totally-Occluded Artery: ST Elevation MI
Ch 15 Prolonged Arterial Occlusion: Q Wave change
Practice Exercises
Section VI - EKG Changes related to Hypertrophy
Ch 16 Atrial Hypertrophy Abnormalities
Ch 17 Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Ch 18 Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Practice Exercises
Section VII - EKG Changes related to Drugs, Electrolyte Abnormalities and Other Diseases
Ch 19 Drug Related Abnormalities
Ch 20 Electrolyte Imbalance Abnormalities
Ch 21 Other Disease Related Abnormalities
Practice Exercises
Section VIII - Self Assessment
Ch 22 - Practice Worksheets
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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Karen S Yehle, PhD, MS, RN (Purdue University School of Nursing)
Description: This guide uses the self-teach and practice method for learning 12-lead EKG interpretation. Each chapter allows the reader to self-test prior to moving on to the next concept. A unique structural element is the use of large simple drawings and EKG strips.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide readers with the tools they need to become confident in 12-lead EKG interpretation. According to the authors, "Our goal here is to teach the ability to form an autonomous and clinically useful opinion about any 12 lead EKG." A book like this is needed, as many practitioners care for patients receiving continuous arrhythmia monitoring and frequent 12-lead EKGs. Additionally, many healthcare providers do not receive comprehensive training in 12-lead EKG interpretation, making such a book valuable.
Audience: According to the authors, this book is written for nursing students, medical students, and nursing professionals practicing at the bedside. I would also recommend it for advanced practice nurses.
Features: The book covers what is expected, but the manner in which it presents the material brings much clarity to the topic. For example, rather than providing information related to a large number of nonischemic disorders in one chapter, it divides the presentation between nonischemic disorders related to hypertrophy versus other diseases, electrolyte problems, and drugs. Each chapter contains clear learning objectives, opportunities for practice, and large, simple drawings. The last chapter consists of a number of self-assessment worksheets for additional self-testing, with the answers provided. The book uses clear yet concise language. The index is robust and easy to use. One significant omission is the lack of references.
Assessment: This is an excellent workbook for students or healthcare professionals who are just beginning to interpret 12-lead EKGs. It is designed as a workbook to be written in, not a reference book to be pulled off the shelf when the need arises. The only needed improvement is to add references.

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