ECG Notes: Interpretation and Management Guide » (1st Edition)

A Davis's Notes book, ECG Notes is a quick-lookup reference for ECG interpretation. This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components) and provides succinct how-to information on monitoring leads and interpreting various rhythms.

Key Features

• ECG Notes is a quick-lookup reference for ECG interpretation and management. This indispensable pocket guide presents information in an easy-to-use format.
• Actual size, 3 x 5 inches with spiral binding across top
• 208 pages, 155 color illustrations
• Latest CPR and ACLS guidelines
• "Clinical Tips" provide essential clinical implications throughput the guide
• Over 100 arrhythmias analyzed in easy-to-read 6-second strips
• Covers 12-lead, emergency meds and skills plus lead placement and cardiac A&P
• Pages are waterproof and can be written on with ballpoint pen. Wipe old entries off with an alcohol pad and reuse. This is a great feature for taking notes
• "Test Yourself ECG Strips" presents over 50 real-life arrhythmias for students to interpret using the wipe-free form. They can also be used as flash cards for studying
• The "Tools" section includes a handy heart-rate "ruler" that can be used to quickly establish the rate of an ECG, reusable patient report forms, and a glossary.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Karen E. Johnson, ADN(Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System)
Description:The book seems to be a very handy reference tool and very easy to follow. I like the way it starts out giving the basics for a quick review and then has a handy tab to access important review areas. I would definitely keep this handy book in my pocket at all times. AND IT FITS MY POCKET!
Purpose:The book's purpose is about exactly what the title is about. "ECG Notes: Interpretation and Management Guide" And YES, those are VERY important objectives, especially for trying to save lives. YES, I think the author did a very good job on meeting her objectives.
Audience:I think the book is written for all those interested parties that practice medicine, whether student, resident, nurse or practitioner. I think the author definitely knows her material and how to present it in a very organized and easy to access way. The author has to be credible to write such a knowledgeable, concise book.
Features:The cover just mentions the majority of the information covered in the book. I particularly liked the test strips. Those are always good to practice on. And the answers are good to find out if you were correct. I like the way the tabs for each area are different colors. It makes for a quicker find. I like the way "Clinical Tips" are outlined in yellow. I didn't realize any shortcomings of the book.
Assessment:If I went to the book store to find a book on ECG Interpretation and Management I would pick this one over any of the others. Mainly because it's small enough to fit in my pocket and it is easy to read and has a wealth of knowledgeable information at my fingertips.