Rapid ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Designed to offer essential information on-the-spot, where it's needed most! RAPID ACLS, 2nd edition contains a broad range of topics pertaining to advanced cardiac life support including information on airway management, pharmacology, vascular access, ECGs, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and special resuscitation situations. Loaded with tables, mnemonics, and algorithms throughout, RAPID ACLS, 2nd edition is ideal for use in clinical practice or during an ACLS course.
Key Features

* Small 3 x 5 ½ inch size presents essential information in a quick-reference format.
* Fluid-resistant paper is durable for rugged clinical use.
* Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation.
* Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand.

New to this Edition

* Revised and unique treatment algorithms reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines and illustrate the necessary sequential steps in treating patients in emergency situations.
* Updated format uses spiral binding and color tabs as section dividers to allow the user to quickly locate important information in an emergency.
* Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance.
* Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help the user rapidly locate essential information.

Table of Contents

1. ABCDs of Emergency Cardiac Care

2. Airway Management & Ventilation

3. Rhythm Recognition

4. Electrical Therapy

5. Vascular Access & Medications

6. Acute Coronary Syndromes

7. Stroke & Special Resuscitation Situations

8. Putting It All Together (Algorithms)