Updated and improved for its Fourth Edition, ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy makes learning to interpret rhythm strips easy and fun. It uses a light-hearted writing style, abundant illustrations, and hallmark Incredibly Easy! features to help readers remember key points.

Chapters review cardiac anatomy and physiology, explain how to obtain and interpret rhythm strips and 12-, 15-, and 18-lead ECGs, and teach how to recognize and manage arrhythmias.

This edition's explanation of the 8-step method of rhythm strip interpretation has been expanded and clarified with new illustrations. Other highlights include nearly 50 additional practice strips and up-to-date ACLS algorithms.

Contents

ECG Fundamentals

1. Cardiac anatomy and physiology
2. Obtaining a rhythm strip
3. Interpreting a rhythm strip

Recognizing Arrhythmias

4. Sinus node arrhythmias
5. Atrial arrhythmias
6. Junctional arrhythmias
7. Ventricular arrhythmias
8. Atrioventricular blocks

Treating Arrhythmias

9. Nonpharmacologic treatments
10. Pharmacologic treatment

12-lead ECGs

11. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG
12. Interpreting a 12-lead ECG

Appendices

• Practice makes perfect
• ACLS Algorithms
• Brushing up on interpretation skills
• Look-alike ECG challenge
• Quick guide to arrhythmias

Index

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