Understanding 12-Lead EKGs, 3rd Edition

Features

Appropriate for Paramedic courses and courses in EKG Interpretation

The value of over 30 years of combined EMS educational experience enables Brenda M. Beasley and Michael West to bring a unique and insightful approach to the topic of 12-lead EKGs and their interpretation. The authors have presented a complex yet vitally important subject in a comprehensive, straightforward, and easy-to-understand format.

UNDERSTANDING 12-LEAD EKGS, 3/e serves a wide audience of health-care providers, including prehospital providers, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and anyone requiring a thorough understanding of electrocardiography. I believe that this book fills a void in the subject matter of EKG interpretation. It demonstrates the ability to educate medical personnel who are new to the subject matter while providing a review to those who are more experienced.

Using a reader-friendly writing style, the authors create a text that begins with the basics of EKG interpretation and then introduces a building-block approach to a more detailed discussion of this topic. Many illustrations, tables, and graphs are used to help highlight the important issues of each topic. Also, the reader will find the review questions at the end of each chapter useful in helping to solidify knowledge of salient issues.

Hallmark Features

Covers all facets of 12-lead EKG interpretation. Includes full chapters on interpretation of anterior, septal, lateral, and posterior MIs; axis deviation, bundle branch blocks, and much more.

Gives students the strong foundation of knowledge they need before they can successfully interpret 12-lead EKGs. Begins with a series of chapters that review basic dysrhythmia interpretation.

Provides many examples of 12-lead EKG strips. Gives students all the hands-on practice they need to achieve real mastery.

Illuminates key issues with easy-to-understand visuals. Includes illustrations, tables, and graphs throughout.

Ensures that students know the terminology of cardiac disease, care, and EKT interpretation. Includes a thorough glossary plus definitions in margins throughout.

Appropriate for Paramedic courses and courses in EKG Interpretation

The value of over 30 years of combined EMS educational experience enables Brenda M. Beasley and Michael West to bring a unique and insightful approach to the topic of 12-lead EKGs and their interpretation. The authors have presented a complex yet vitally important subject in a comprehensive, straightforward, and easy-to-understand format.

UNDERSTANDING 12-LEAD EKGS, 3/e serves a wide audience of health-care providers, including prehospital providers, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and anyone requiring a thorough understanding of electrocardiography. I believe that this book fills a void in the subject matter of EKG interpretation. It demonstrates the ability to educate medical personnel who are new to the subject matter while providing a review to those who are more experienced.

Using a reader-friendly writing style, the authors create a text that begins with the basics of EKG interpretation and then introduces a building-block approach to a more detailed discussion of this topic. Many illustrations, tables, and graphs are used to help highlight the important issues of each topic. Also, the reader will find the review questions at the end of each chapter useful in helping to solidify knowledge of salient issues.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 The Anatomy of the Heart (Structure)

CHAPTER 2 Cardiovascular Physiology (Function)

CHAPTER 3 Basic Electrophysiology

CHAPTER 4 The Electrical Conduction System

CHAPTER 5 The Electrocardiogram

CHAPTER 6 Interpretation of EKG Strips

CHAPTER 7 Acute Myocardial Infarction

CHAPTER 8 Myocardial Ischemia, Injury, and Necrosis

CHAPTER 9 Interpretation of Inferior Myocardial Infarctions (MI)

CHAPTER 10 Interpretation of Anterior MIs

CHAPTER 11 Interpretation of Septal MIs

CHAPTER 12 Interpretation of Lateral MIs

CHAPTER 13 Interpretation of Posterior MIs

CHAPTER 14 Axis Deviation and Bundle Branch Blocks

CHAPTER 15 Therapeutic Modalities

CHAPTER 16 Cardiovascular Pharmacology

CHAPTER 17 More Review Questions

CHAPTER 18 12-Lead EKG Review Strips

APPENDIX 1 Answers to Review Questions

APPENDIX 2 Answers to Review Strips