Written in a more conversational style, this popular text offers clear, straightforward explanations plus practice exercises that make it easier than ever to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. This edition features more practice ECG strips, expanded Stop and Review exercises, and a companion CD-ROM with video clips. This package also includes a handy Pocket Reference and a heart rate calculator ruler.

• Description of each dysrhythmia's characteristics is presented along with causes, possible clinical significance, and recommended interventions.
• Contains chapter objectives and key terms.
• The Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides all the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and miscellaneous conditions.
• A comprehensive post-test is provided at the end of the book in chapter 10.

Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 2: Basic Electrophysiology Chapter 3: Sinus Mechanisms Chapter 4: Atrial Rhythms Chapter 5: Junctional Rhythms Chapter 6: Ventricular Rhythms Chapter 7: Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks Chapter 8: Pacemaker Rhythms Chapter 9: Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG Chapter 10: Post-Test Appendix: Answers to all of the Stop and Review chapter quizzes Glossary

By Barbara Aehlert, RN, BSPA, Southwest EMS Education Inc., Purdon, TX, USA