Deliver safe, accurate care during electrocardiographic monitoring, with the newly updatedECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy! Sixth edition. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated text explains the basics of cardiac physiology, then leads you through recognizing and treating arrhythmias, with step-by-step guidance on current medications, devices, and monitoring equipment. Take advantage of this real-world, expert nursing advice to reinforce your class materials, prepare for the NCLEX or certification exam, and strengthen your ECG interpretation skills. Features: Coverage of topics including: ECG fundamentals - cardiac anatomy and physiology; obtaining and interpreting a rhythm strip. Identifying and interpreting arrhythmias - atrial, junctional, ventricular, atrioventricular, and more. Hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams explain key concepts and provide clear direction on vital procedures, including: The 8-Step Method for interpreting a rhythm strip. Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmics. Obtaining and interpreting a 12-lead ECG, Troubleshooting equipment problems. Helpful practice questions and quick guides include: End-of-book multiple choice Q & A. Sample rhythm strips to help you practice your interpretation skills. A Quick Guide to arrhythmias. Special features: Ages and stages - Identifies differences in ECGs and pacemaker needs, according to the patient's age. Now I get it - Clear-cut directions for performing complex procedures, such as using an automated external defibrillator. Don't skip this strip - Identifies the arrhythmias that have the most serious consequences. Mixed signals - Insights on solving common problems in ECG monitoring and interpretation. I can't waste time - Key points you need to know for conditions that require quick identification and treatment. Quick quiz - Questions with answers/explanations at end of every chapter, to help you remember vital points. --Amazon.

Revised edition of: ECG interpretation made incredibly easy! 5th ed. Ã2011.

Cardiac anatomy and physiology / Opal V. Wilson -- Obtaining a rhythm strip / Jessica Shank Coviello -- Interpreting a rhythm strip / Carolynn Spera Bruno -- Sinus node arrhythmias / Leigh Ann Trujillo -- Atrial arrhythmias / Nancy Bekken -- Junctional arrhythmias / Karen Knight-Frank -- Ventricular arrhythmias / Maurice H. Espinoza -- Atrioventricular blocks / Leigh Ann Trujillo -- Nonpharmacologic treatments / Karen Crisfulla -- Pharmacologic treatments / Mary l. Johnston -- Obtaining a 12-lead ECG / Marcella Ann Mikalaitis -- Interpreting a 12-lead ECG / Carolynn Spera Bruno.