12- Lead EKG Confidence

Presents an approach to learning 12-Lead EKG interpretation. This book introduces the content and technical understanding needed for the student to interpret, analyze, and comprehend the variety of rhythm strips involved with 12-lead EKGs. It discusses basic principles of anatomy and physiology, including a review of the heart's electrical system.

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This practical and comprehensive text serves as a step-by-step 'hands on' workbook approach to learning 12-Lead EKG interpretation. The authors introduce the content and technical understanding needed for the student to interpret, analyze, and 'comprehend' the variety of rhythm strips involved with 12-lead EKGs. The book begins by discussing basic principles of anatomy and physiology, including a review of the heart's electrical system. The remaining chapters introduce the most vital concepts to be mastered before continuing on. Each section is also followed by convenient practice worksheets, allowing students to fine tune their interpretive skills.Features of this title include: Clinical Reasoning - features drive home the clinical connection, and encourage clinical reasoning development; Key Concepts - highlight important concepts within the text; and, Segment of the 12-Lead ECG rhythm strip is enlarged to ensure that the student views the appropriate lead, yet sees the entire 12-lead strip. An essential resource for students studying 12-Lead EKG, this book is one of the few that allow students to truly be actively engaged in the learning process, through the teaching of clinical diagnostic reasoning.