[caption id="attachment_31656" align="alignright" width="300"] EKG Series Part 1 What is Wrong with this EKG[/caption]

Margaret Agard (Author, Illustrator)

EKG Series - An Overview
Many nurses may feel intimidated by learning to read an EKG. This series is a popular must have for learning to read EKGs, it has been
broken down into bold illustrations, simple  language, humor and easy learning.

Part 1 (What is wrong with this EKG) gives a basic description about how to interpret the EKG rhythm. P, QRS and T waves are identified
on graph paper. The heart as a pump and the electrical conduction system is described in great detail. Sinus rhythms, AV blocks (first degree, second degree types 1 and 2 and 3rd degree AV blocks are included), pacemaker intervention, temporary pacemaker, transcutaneous pacing, atrial rhythms(atrial fibrillation and its relation to stroke), ventricular rhythms such as V-tach and V-fib, PEA and asystole.

The use of oxygen, drugs such as Epinephrine, Dopamine, Amiodarone are discussed.
Cardioversion as a form of treatment for atrial fibrillation is also identified. Myocardial Infarction, its causes and treatment are also discussed.

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