For courses involving EKG interpretation by nurses, allied health students, EMTs/paramedics and medical students. Also can be used as a supplement to a comprehensive EKG text.

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, time is of the essence, and a concise and easy-to-use pocket guide is a necessity. EKG in a Heartbeat contains all the material necessary to analyze EKGs, but doesn't take hundreds of pages to cover it. It puts important information at your fingertips—where you need it, when you need it. The information is clear, accurate, and easy to find—in a heartbeat.

• One page, one subject.

  • Makes it easy to look up topics and saves time for both students and professors.

• Comprehensive—Covers rhythm and 12-lead analysis, topics not found in other pocket guides.

  • Saves students time and money, providing one source for the information they need with no need to purchase multiple pocket guides.

• Visual learning aids—Contains algorithms, MI and rhythm pictorials, including algorithms for rhythm interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks, and myocardial infarct localization, as well as examples of the various rhythms and types of MIs.

  • Offers students quick tips on EKG interpretations.

• Pedagogy—Includes descriptions/illustrations of how to analyze rhythm strips and EKGs; tables, charts, graphs, rhythm strips and EKGs throughout.

  • Gives students a “how-to” focus, and makes rhythm and EKG interpretation easy.

• 12-lead interpretation checklist.

  • Shows students exactly what to look for when examining EKGs.

• User-friendly language.

  • Provides students with a non-intimidating format for learning.

-How to Analyze a Rhythm Strip.


-How to Determine the Regularity of a Rhythm.


-Rhythm Regularity Summary.


-How to Calculate Heart Rate.


-Heart Rate Chart.


-How to Determine Intervals.


-The “Skinny” on Sinus Rhythms.


-Sinus Rhythms Pictorial.


-The “Skinny” on Atrial Rhythms.


-Atrial Rhythms Pictorial.


-The “Skinny” on Junctional Rhythms.


-Junctional Rhythms Pictorial.


-The “Skinny” on Ventricular Rhythms.


-Ventricular Rhythms Pictorial.


-The “Skinny” on AV Blocks.


-AV Blocks Pictorial.


-Main Algorithm for EKG Rhythm Interpretation.


-Sinus Algorithm.


-Sinus Interruptions Algorithm.


-Atrial Algorithm.


-Junctional Algorithm.


-Ventricular Algorithm.


-AV Block Algorithm.


-Pacemaker Malfunctions.


-Lead Placement for a Standard 12-lead EKG.


-12-lead EKG Interpretation in a Nutshell.


-12-lead EKG Interpretation Checklist.


-How to Calculate the Electrical Axis.


-How to Determine the Axis Quadrant.


-How to Determine the Most Isoelectric QRS Complex.


-The Perpendicular Rainbow.


-Axis Determination Algorithm.


-Bundle Branch Block/Hemiblock Algorithm.


-Criteria for Bundle Branch Blocks and Hemiblocks.


-Hypertrophy Algorithm.


-Evolution of an MI.


-How to Determine the Age of an MI.


-Infarction Squares.


-MI Criteria.


-Myocardial Infarction Algorithm.


-Anterior MI Pictorial.


-Inferior MI Pictorial.


-Lateral MI Pictorial.


-Posterior MI Pictorial.


-Extensive Anterior MI Pictorial.


-Anteroseptal MI Pictorial.


-Subendocardial MI Pictorial.


-Lead Placement for a Right-sided EKG.


-Right Ventricular Infarction.


-Pericarditis.


-Early Repolarization.


-Miscellaneous EKG Effects.

EKG (Allied Health / Health Professions Core)
Critical Care / Acute Care Nursing [SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS] (RN)
EKG Interpretation (Emergency Medical Services (Brady))
Paramedic (Emergency Medical Services (Brady))
EKG for Medical Assisting (Medical Assisting)
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy)

EKG in a Heartbeat

It only takes a heartbeat to find the information that you need!

Concise and fast, EKG in a Heartbeat cuts to the chase and provides you with the information you need at the tip of your fingers. Appropriate as a standalone or as a companion to any comprehensive EKG text, this pocket guide provides all of the essentials necessary for EKG analysis. The only text with a comprehensive coverage of rhythm and 12-lead analysis, features include:

• Algorithms for rhythm interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks.
• A 12-lead interpretation checklist.
• Rhythm pictorials, tables, charts, and graphs throughout offering quick tips on EKG interpretation.

Other Titles of Interest
Ellis, EKG Plain & Simple 0-13-019745-9
Ellis, PHH Q&A Review for EKG 0-13-019748-3
Ochs, Recognizing and Interpreting Arrhythmias, 3e 0-8385-4323-5
Weiss, The EKG Technician, 2e 0-13-019445-X

View a Sample Chapter PDF:

• Instructor's Jump Kit
  Brady
  © 2009 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only | Estimated Availability: 01/01/2009
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