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Understanding EKGs: A Practical Approach, 2/E
Brenda M. Beasley, BS, RN, EMT-Paramedic, Calhoun State Community College

ISBN-10: 0130452157
ISBN-13: 9780130452153

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 252 pp
Published: 12/06/2002

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For courses in Nursing, Paramedics, Intermediate EMT courses, Monitor Tech courses, ACLS courses, and Cardiovascular Emergency courses.

Intended for students with no prior knowledge in the field of EKG interpretation, this text explains the subject in its simplest and most understandable context. It presents a straightforward overview of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and takes a unique “five-step” approach to teaching the basics of EKG interpretation.

  • NEW - Added multiple-choice items—Contains more than 300 review questions and added review rhythm strips.

    • Reinforces students' knowledge of the content of the text.

  • NEW - Covers 1998 paramedic curriculum (D.O.T.)—Includes the cardiovascular objectives of the new curriculum.

    • Prepares students to understand how to read EKGs using an organized format.

  • NEW - New chapter—Chapter 13 has been changed to discuss the assessment and management of the patient with cardiovascular emergencies.

    • Gives students important patient assessment and management information.

  • NEW - Expanded graphics—New artwork added to each chapter, with more review rhythm strips.

    • Provides students with visual reinforcement of the material presented.

  • Building-block format—Material is presented in a logical order.

    • Allows students to achieve understanding of each chapter before proceeding to the next.

  • Unique 5-step approach—Used for each dysrhythmia presented.

    • Helps students understand complex information by breaking it down into easy-to-remember steps.

  • Student-friendly—Simple content presentation.

    • Enables students to learn EKG interpretation more quickly and easily.

  • Color graphics and artwork—Includes tables that delineate the 5-step approach and presents interesting artwork throughout the text.

    • Gives students visual points of reference that contribute to better understanding of the text.

  • Companion CD-ROM for instructors—Contains PowerPoint Presentation.

    • Gives instructors a useful pedogogical tool.

  • Companion Website—Contains additional exercises.

  • Added multiple-choice items—Contains more than 300 review questions and added review rhythm strips.

    • Reinforces students' knowledge of the content of the text.

  • Covers 1998 paramedic curriculum (D.O.T.)—Includes the cardiovascular objectives of the new curriculum.

    • Prepares students to understand how to read EKGs using an organized format.

  • New chapter—Chapter 13 has been changed to discuss the assessment and management of the patient with cardiovascular emergencies.

    • Gives students important patient assessment and management information.

  • Expanded graphics—New artwork added to each chapter, with more review rhythm strips.

    • Provides students with visual reinforcement of the material presented.



 1. The Anatomy of the Heart: Structure.


 2. Cardiovascular Physiology.


 3. Basic Electrophysiology.


 4. The Electrical Conduction System.


 5. The Electrocardiogram.


 6. Interpretation of an EKG Strip.


 7. Introducing the Sinus Rhythms.


 8. Introducing the Atrial Rhythms.


 9. Introducing the Junctional Rhythms.


10. Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms.


11. Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms.


12. Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms.


13. Assessment and Treatment of the Patient with Cardiac Emergencies.


14. More Review Questions.


15. Review AKG Strips.


Appendix: Answers to Review Questions and Strips.

  • Instructor's Jump Kit
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    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 01/01/2009
    ISBN-10: 0135010764 | ISBN-13: 9780135010761


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