Pocket Guide for Electrophysiology

By John D. Hummel, Joanne M. Dillon RN CCRN, John D. Hummel MD, et al.

This text provides a practical approach to cardiac electrophysiology in an easy-to-use pocket reference. Presented in a concise manner utilisingcharts, illustrations and graphs, this pocket resource provides all of the essential information related to electrophysiology studies and therapeutic interventions. It comprehensively covers lab set-up, basic principles of electrophysiology, care of the patient, sinus node evaluation, atrioventricular conduction evaluation, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death, permanent pacemakers.Reviews procedures from beginning to end in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format.Lab set-up presented in a concise, easy-to-read format.
Provides lists of essential equipment and supply needs for the lab, including stock medications.Covers techniques used to minimize or resolve electrical interference.
Provides tips on procedure scheduling.Features a wealth of illustrations depicting electrophysiologic findings, allowing users to understand findings and anticipate treatment.
Lists sedation drugs, including each drugs action, possible side effects, precautions, normal dosing, and reversal agents with appropriate dosages.Offers teaching protocols for patients having specific electrophysiologic procedures.
Utilizes ACC/AHA guidelines for all electrophysiologic procedures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721673694
• ISBN13: 9780721673691
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 4.0"