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Basic Arrhythmias, 8th edition

  • Gail Walraven

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Overview

CHAPTER 1

Electrophysiology

Self-Instructional Unit Electrical vs. Mechanical Function Sodium Pump Polarization, Depolarization Conduction System Inherent Rates Irritability, Escape Nervous System Influence

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

CHAPTER 2

Waves and Measurements

Self-Instructional Unit Introduction Electrodes Rule of Electrical Flow Monitoring Leads Graph Paper Voltage Measurements Time Measurements Cardiac Cycle Waves, Intervals, Segments P Wave and PRI QRS Complex ST Segment and T Wave Measurements Artifact, Interference Refractory Periods

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS (PART I)

PRACTICE STRIPS (PART II)

ANSWERS FOR PRACTICE STRIPS (PART I)

ANSWERS FOR PRACTICE STRIPS (PART II)

CHAPTER 3

Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips

Self-Instructional Unit Analysis Format Regularity Rate P Waves PR Intervals and QRS Complexes Role of the AV Node Ventricular vs. Supraventricular

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS (PART I)

PRACTICE STRIPS (PART II)

CHAPTER 4

Sinus Rhythms

Self-Instructional Unit

Introduction Normal Sinus Rhythm Sinus Bradycardia Sinus Tachycardia Sinus Arrhythmia Review

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS

INTERPRETATION OF CHAPTER 3 RHYTHM STRIPS

CHAPTER 5

Atrial Rhythms

Self-Instructional Unit Atrial Rhythms 1 Wandering Pacemaker 1 Ectopics Premature Atrial Complex Atrial Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS

CHAPTER 6

Junctional Rhythms

Self-Instructional Unit Junctional Pacemaker Junctional P Wave 1 Premature Junctional Complex Junctional Escape Rhythm Junctional Tachycardia Accelerated Junctional Rhythm Supraventricular Tachycardia

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS

CHAPTER 7

Heart Blocks

Self-Instructional Unit Conduction through the AV Node Heart Blocks First-Degree Heart Block 2 Second-Degree Heart Blocks Type II Second-Degree Heart Block Wenckebach (Type I Second-Degree Heart Block) Third-Degree Heart Block (Complete Heart Block)

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS

CHAPTER 8

Ventricular Rhythms

Self-Instructional Unit

Ventricular Rhythms Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC) Unifocal vs. Multifocal R on T Phenomenon Runs and Couplets Grouped Beating 2 Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) Ventricular Fibrillation Idioventricular Rhythm Asystole

KEY POINTS

SELF-TEST

PRACTICE STRIPS

CHAPTER 9

Practice Makes Perfect

Introduction

PRACTICE STRIPS

CHAPTER 10

Final Challenge

Introduction

SELF-TEST

ANSWERS TO SELF-TEST

APPENDIX A

Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology

APPENDIX B

Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of Arrhythmias

APPENDIX C

12-Lead Electrocardiography

APPENDIX D

Basic 12-Lead Interpretation

APPENDIX E

Pacemakers

Glossary

Index of Practice Strips by Rhythm Names

Subject Index

Flash Cards

Published by Pearson (September 18th 2020) - Copyright © 2017

ISBN-13: 9780136873761

Subject: Emergency Services (BRADY)

Category: Advanced EMT

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