EKG Plain and Simple

by Karen M. Ellis

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.

Genres: Medical

513 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2001

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive and concise. I read this as part of a course on EKGs, where the lecture part was useless. This book absolutely saved me. I only wish there were more examples of each rhythm in the initial teaching sections, as there tended to only be 1 or 2 initially, which made discerning them in the practice sections more difficult. 4/5

[Julie Simrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to learn all about the heart and reading rhythms. Easy to understand . This was my college course textbook for two cardiac classes and the examples and explanations gave me a great base for the instructor's lectures. I will keep this book for future referencing.

[John Samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely good book. very simple and easy to read. this book is the gift that keeps on giving. because of this book and Dr Smiths ecg blog, i now have a great job that pays well with BMI Healthcare.