EKG Plain and Simple

By Karen M. Ellis

Book Overview

Unlike books that encourage rote memorization, this conversationally-written text puts the student at the patient's bedside, focusing not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on "Now what do I do for the patient?" Assuming no prior knowledge, EKG PLAIN AND SIMPLE, 3/e covers EKG from basic to advanced concepts. Part I progresses seamlessly from basic cardiac A&P through waves and complexes, lead morphology, and rhythms. Part II covers 12-lead interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and more. The text presents many clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical thinking exercises, plus hundreds of practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs. This edition adds new scenarios, chapter notes, and tables; more medication information; and new coverage ranging from MI symptoms to hemiblocks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0132377292
• ISBN13: 9780132377294
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.1" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Could not have asked for a better written book

I have been in the medical field for 40 some years and always like to have good learning books. I have been out of school for years. When I found out that I needed to know about EKG's for a ACLS class, I did not know what books to buy? I brought several books, I just could not get it! One day I saw someone with this book. I just started the first chapter using the CD. M's Ellis was right, with this book and the CD it is going to be a piece of cake. Even at my age I can understand it all. Thank you M's Ellis keep on writing books where students can enjoy learning and understand what they are reading.

ekg plain and simpile 2nd edition

This book is what i expected it to be thankyou i would recemend it to everyone else, used books are always the best when i buy them used thsnks!!!!!!!

EKG Plain and Simple

This product is very complete. It has the information starting at the beginning and to the end. All the arrhythmias and also 12 lead ECGs. I feel it is one of the best books I have.

Simple and easy to understand

I am a 4th semester nursing student and this is my first encounter with EKGs. This book is easy to understand and takes you step-by-step with examples. A must-have for novices.

Easy EKGs

I love this book. It made EKGs very easy to understand. It presents basic & precise information, without getting you bogged down on unnecessary details. It has good illustrations and every chapter ends with review quiz questions that provide a lot of practice. This book also has great analogies that make the concepts clear. I found this book to be very helpful in my nursing courses. I definitely recommend it to all nursing students!