Flip and See ECG

When it comes to learning basic ECG interpretation, there’s simply no faster or easier way to master basic rhythms than this unique book. Using a fun and easy-to-understand writing style, it uses humor, cartoons, and personal stories to walk you through the entire ECG process – from finding a heartbeat, to monitoring an electrocardiogram, to interpreting the heart rhythm. A unique “Flip and See” section allows you to view normal ECGs on one side of the page and abnormal ECGs on the other, along with concise text that clearly explains the differences between them. In addition, you’ll find commonly asked questions and answers throughout the text.
Key Features

* Thumb tabs and lay-flat spiral binding make it easy to use anywhere, and the small size fits easily into a lab coat pocket.
* Unique Flip and See section at the end of the book allows you to see each rhythm side-by-side with a normal ECG rhythm, and a written walkthrough explains the important differences between the rhythms.
* Conversational language and clear illustrations and cartoons make the information easily accessible and understandable – as well as easy to remember and fun to learn.
* Includes Cohn’s Pocket Guide for ECG Interpretation, a plastic heart rate ruler that’s useful for both students and practitioners as an aid in rhythm interpretation.

New to this Edition

* Companion CD features 66 practice rhythm strips in PowerPoint format, plus coverage of pediatric and neonatal patients.
* Includes new treatment algorithms on the reverse side of Flip and See rhythm cards.
* New, easy-to-follow organization with raised tabs, so you can find information quickly.
* Updated to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
* Expanded coverage of key topics such as normal rhythms and torsades de pointes.

Table of Contents

Symbols Used in This Book
How to Approach ECGs
Tab 1: How the Heart Works
The Heart
Location
Physiology (Function)
Anatomy (Structure)
Cardiac Cycle
Summary
Conduction Pathways
Sinoatrial Node
Atrioventricular Node
Tab 2: The ECG
The ECG
Lead Placement and Vectors
Reading ECGs: P-waves, QRS Complexes and T Waves - P Wave - P-R Interval - QRS Complex - ST Segment
T Wave
Tab 3: Introduction to the Rhythms
Introduction to the Rhythms
Naming Rhythms
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Arrhythmia
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
Torsades de Pointes
Ventricular Fibrillation
Asystole
Heart Blocks - First Degree AV Heart Block
Second Degree AV Heart Block, also known as Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach)
Second Degree AV Heart Block, Also Known as Mobitz Type II
Complete Heart Block (Third Degree)
Artificial Pacemakers
Tab 4: How to Interpret ECGs
ECG Paper
Normal ECG
Calculating Rate
Measuring ECG Waveforms
ECG Calipers
The Isoelectric Line
Ectopic Activity - Premature Atrial Contraction
Premature Junctional Contraction - Pemature Ventricular Contraction Summary
Clues to Identifying Rhythms
Tab 5: How to Use the Flip and See Portion of This Book
Flip and See Guided Tutorial
1. normal
2. sinus arrhythmia
3. sinus bradycardia
4. sinus tachycardia
5. premature atrial contractions
6. premature ventricular contraction
7. atrial flutter
8. atrial fibrillation
9. supraventricular tachycardia
10. ventricular tachycardia
11. Torsades de Pointes
12. ventricular fibrillation
13. junctional or nodal rhythm
14. asystole
15. first degree heart block
16. second degree heart block, Mobitz type- I, or Wenckebach
17. second degree heart block, Mobitz type II
18. complete heart block
19. artificial pacemaker with capture - Heart Blocks - Look-alike Rhythms - Nonrhythms - Pulseless Electrical Activity
Summary and a Few Golden Rules
Tab 6: Rhythms
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Arrhythmia
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Premature Atrial Contractions
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Junctional (Nodal) Rhythm - Premature Ventricular Contractions
Ventricular Tachycardia
Torsades de Pointes
Ventricular Fibrillation
Asystole
First Degree AV Heart Block
Second Degree Heart Block Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach)
Second Degree Heart Block Mobitz Type II
Third Degree AV Heart Block: Complete Heart Block
Pacemaker With 1:1 Capture
Loose Lead/Cable Movement
60-Cycle Interference
Junctional Rhythm With Rate of 40 Beats per Minute
Normal Sinus Rhythm With Rate of 100 Beats per Minute
Tab 7: Glossary
Glossary