Electrocardiography: the Monitoring and Diagnostic Leads

By Richard Wiederhold

This updated New Edition continues to make learning the how-tos of ECG strip interpretation easy. It features a brand-new section on 12-lead interpretationand integrates new guidance on the latest monitoring, pacing, and defibrillation equipment. Hundreds of sample ECGs help readers master dysrhythmia and 12-lead diagnosis.Offers a brand-new, self-contained section on the theory, purpose, concept, and practical application of 12-lead interpretationAllows readers to test and apply their knowledge with 500 monitoring lead drill ECGs and 100 12-lead drill ECGs. An answer key for all exercises is included
Provides a clear, concise, and explicit method for interpreting ECG strips using the authors unique algorithm for dysrhythmia differentiationFacilitates learning with competency based objectives, review questions, flash cards that summarize the characteristics of each major dysrhythmia, terminology, and a glossary
Remains compatible with the American Heart Associations ACLS programExamines cardiovascular anatomy and the conduction system, concepts of electrocardiography, dysrhythmia recognition (including Torsades de Pons), and 12-lead interpretation and diagnosis
Serves as a perfect text for an introductory course, for continuing education, or for a complete ECG program in 12-lead diagnosis

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721673376
• ISBN13: 9780721673370
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 403 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.8" x 8.5"