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This book was written to assist the novice user in understandin basic EKG interpretation. It is a useful guide to the understanding of abnormal heart rhythms, and the material is presented in a simple, straightforward manner that achieves the understanding...
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This book was written to assist the novice user in understandin basic EKG interpretation. It is a useful guide to the understanding of abnormal heart rhythms, and the material is presented in a simple, straightforward manner that achieves the understanding of each chapter prior to proceeding to the next chapter. Topics covered in this book include a general overview of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, basic electrophysiology, the electrocardiogram, interpretation of the EKG strip, sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, ventricular rhythms, heart block rhythms, pacemaker rhythms, and assessment and treatment of patients with cardiovascular emergencies. For prehospital care providers, medical students, cardiac care monitor techs, ACLS candidates, nursing professionals, physician assistants, and respiratory therapists.Written by authorities in Emergency Medical Services, Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach (2nd Edition) by Brenda M. Beasley provides an excellent foundation for Emergency Medical Services studies. Brenda M. Beasley's style is excellently suited towards Emergency Medical Services studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject. What's more, the text is available in the Paperback format shown above (ISBN 9780130452153), as well as a number of other formats. As of December 2002, this revision raises the bar for Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach (2nd Edition)'s high standard of excellence, making sure that it stays one of the foremost Emergency Medical Services studies textbooks