Sensible ECG Analysis
Comprehensive Text Fully Explains the Use and Implications of the Electrocardiograph (ECG)

First Edition
Kathryn M. Lewis,
Kathleen Handal

This comprehensive text fully explains the use and implications of the electrocardiograph, an invaluable tool to assess cardiac function.

It includes anatomy, basic electrophysiology, and analysis techniques. Each arrhythmia is carefully explained using a consistent approach that includes step-by-step analysis, practice, and self-assessment activities.

The text is designed not only to teach students and clinicians how to interpret an ECG, but also to help them gain an appreciation for the clinical implications that an ECG can provide.

This invaluable text helps students understand the importance of a logical approach to analyzing ECGs to provide optimal patient care. (ECG, EKG, electrocardiography, cardiac function, arrhythmia, dysrhythmia, EMS, nursing, electrocardiograph, paramedic)

• simple and straightforward approach makes information easy to master
• consistent, step-by-step analysis builds insight and understanding
• self-assessment exercises help users monitor their progress
• answers to self-assessment exercises provide guided insight into analysis
• pathology is explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms to ease transition into real-life applications
• emphasis on clinical implications helps users better monitor patients' progress

Contents:

Preface. Acknowledgements.

CHAPTER 1 REVIEW OF THE HEART'S ANATOMY AND FUNCTION: Introduction. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 2 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY AND THE ECG RECORDING: Introduction. Electrophysiology of the Heart. The Nervous System Control of the Heart. The Electrical Conduction System. The Electrocardiograph. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 3 WAVE FORMS AND MEASUREMENTS ON THE ECG: Introduction. Measuring an ECG Recording. How to Look at and Analyze the Wave Forms. How to Assess a Monitor Pattern. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 4 THE SINUS MECHANISMS: Introduction. Sinus Rhythm. Sinus Bradycardia. Sinus Arrhythmia. Sinus Arrest. Sinoatrial (SA) Block. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 5 THE JUNCTIONAL MECHANISMS: Introduction. Junctional Mechanisms. Escape Junctional Complex. Junctional Rhythm. Premature Junctional Complex. Accelerated Junctional Rhythm. Junctional Tachycardia. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 6 THE ATRIAL MECHANISMS: Introduciton. Premature Atrial Complex (PAC). Atrial Bigeminy. Wandering Atrial Pacemaker (WAP). Atrial Tachycardia. Multifocal Atrial Tachcardia. Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia. Supraventricular Tachycardia. Atrial Flutter. Atrial Fibrillation. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 7 THE VENTRICULAR MECHANISMS: Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC). Ventricular Tachycardia. Ventricular Flutter. Ventricular Fibrilllation. Ventricular Escape. Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm. Aberrant Ventricular Conduction. Asystole. Pulseless Electrical Activity. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 8 THE AV CONDUCTION DEFECTS: Introduction. First Degree AV Block. Sinus with Second-degree AV Block, the Intermittent Conduction Defects. Sincus with Second-degree AV Block, Wenckeback aka Type I or Mobitz I. Second Degree AV Block with Wide QRS complex (Type II). Second-Degree AV Block with 2: 1 Conduction aka Fixed Rate Second Degree AV Block. Sinus with Complete AV Block. A-V Dissociation. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL INTERVENTIONS: Introduction. Defibrillation. Synchronized Cardioversion. Factors to Consider for Successful Conversion. Automated Defibrillation.

CHAPTER 10 PACEMAKER: Introduction. Indications. Modes of Pacing. ECG Recognition. Complications. Summary. Self Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 11 THE 12-LEAD ECG: Introductions. Myocardial Infarction. Diffuse ST Segment and T wave Abnormalities. Fascicular Conduction Defects. Summary. Self-Assessment Exercises. References.

CHAPTER 12 GENERAL REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT EXERCISES.

APPENDIX A: Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises.

APPENDIX B: Drug Profiles.

APPENDIX C: American Heart Association Algorithms. Glossary. Index.

250 pages 8-1/2 x 11 in.