Basic cardiac anatomy -- Cardiac electrical conduction -- The cardiac cycle & the rhythm strip -- The rhythm strip -- "Reading" the EKG -- Sinus rhythm -- The atrial rhythms -- The junctional rhythms -- The ventricular rhythms -- Heart block -- Pacing & bundle branch blocks.
Summary
In an easy-to-use ""Fast Facts"" format, this pocket-sized reference provides clear and precise access to basic EKG information and EKG recognition guidelines that nurses use daily. The guide helps readers to accurately identify EKG rhythms and provides clear explanations of cardiac anatomy and electrical conduction pathways along with a step-by-step approach for evaluating EKG rhythm strips. The book also addresses various clinical causes of each rhythm. Real-life cardiac case scenarios and the generous use of practice rhythm strips will help students to master the challenging task of identif.
