The nurse's guide to cardiac rhythm interpretation: implications for patient care

By:

Paul, S

Contributor(s):

Hebra, J.D

Publication details: Philadelphia WB Saunders Company 1998Description: 336; ill.,bibls.; BookFindISBN:

0721659063

Subject(s):

Contents:

Section I: Review of the Basics. Cardiac a & P. Mechanisms of Dysrhythmia. Basic Concepts in Rhythm Interpretation. Continuous Monitoring and Lead Selection. Section II: Interpreting Basic Cardiac Rhythms. Sinus Rhythms. Atrial Rhythms. Junctional Rhythms. Ventricular Rhythms. AV Blocks. AV Dissociation. Section III: Rhythms of the Pediatric Population. Supraventricular Rhythms. Ventricular Rhythms. Section IV: Advanced Concepts in Cardiac Rhythms. Aberrant Conduction. Accessory Pathways. Rhythms Associated with Cardioactive Drugs. New Advances in Treating Life-Threatening Rhythms. Preparing and Presenting Telemetry Programs. Case Studies and Practice Strips.

Summary: PaperbackSummary: This new book offers the most comprehensive, logical approach to the subject of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythm disorders found in any nursing text. 26 experts explore the full spectrum of arrhythmia interpretation - from a review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and an introduction to electrocardiography, to principles of monitoring and basic and advanced rhythm identification. Designed specifically for nurses, this resource emphasizes clinical applications and critical thinking. It offers clear, concise explanations of the mechanisms of cardiac rhythm disturbances, physiologic responses to rhythm changes, patient assessment, current treatment modalities, and nursing implications.

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This new book offers the most comprehensive, logical approach to the subject of adult and pediatric cardiac rhythm disorders found in any nursing text. 26 experts explore the full spectrum of arrhythmia interpretation - from a review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and an introduction to electrocardiography, to principles of monitoring and basic and advanced rhythm identification. Designed specifically for nurses, this resource emphasizes clinical applications and critical thinking. It offers clear, concise explanations of the mechanisms of cardiac rhythm disturbances, physiologic responses to rhythm changes, patient assessment, current treatment modalities, and nursing implications.

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