ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine: A Self Assessment Guide

By Francis Morris and Francis Morris

ECG Interpretation for Emergency Treatment: a self assessment guide is the accurate interpretation of electrocardiographs is an essential skill utilized on a daily basis by medical and nursing staff. In emergency and potentially life-threatening situations in particular, ECG readings frequently provide the immediate data crucial to successful treatment. 'ECG Interpretation for Emergency Medicine: a self assessment guide' is a unique new text concentrating on the practical aspects of ECG diagnosis. It allows the junior doctor, nurse or paramedic to practice and develop their ECG interpretation skills without risk to their patients. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1 presents 51 case histories, each of which include diagnostic information and accompanying trace. Section 2 comprises 24 rhythm strips for interpretation, followed by details of the correct diagnostic conclusions to be drawn from each.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750630191
• ISBN13: 9780750630191
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages