Understanding 12-Lead EKGs, 3rd edition

The value of over 30 years of combined EMS educational experience enables Brenda M. Beasley and Michael West to bring a unique and insightful approach to the topic of 12-lead EKGs and their interpretation. The authors have presented a complex yet vitally important subject in a comprehensive, straightforward, and easy-to-understand format.

UNDERSTANDING 12-LEAD EKGS, 3/e serves a wide audience of health-care providers, including prehospital providers, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and anyone requiring a thorough understanding of electrocardiography. I believe that this book fills a void in the subject matter of EKG interpretation. It demonstrates the ability to educate medical personnel who are new to the subject matter while providing a review to those who are more experienced.

Using a reader-friendly writing style, the authors create a text that begins with the basics of EKG interpretation and then introduces a building-block approach to a more detailed discussion of this topic. Many illustrations, tables, and graphs are used to help highlight the important issues of each topic. Also, the reader will find the review questions at the end of each chapter useful in helping to solidify knowledge of salient issues.

Hallmark Features

Covers all facets of 12-lead EKG interpretation. Includes full chapters on interpretation of anterior, septal, lateral, and posterior MIs; axis deviation, bundle branch blocks, and much more.

Gives students the strong foundation of knowledge they need before they can successfully interpret 12-lead EKGs. Begins with a series of chapters that review basic dysrhythmia interpretation.

Provides many examples of 12-lead EKG strips. Gives students all the hands-on practice they need to achieve real mastery.

Illuminates key issues with easy-to-understand visuals. Includes illustrations, tables, and graphs throughout.

Ensures that students know the terminology of cardiac disease, care, and EKT interpretation. Includes a thorough glossary plus definitions in margins throughout.

Thoroughly revised to reflect new standards of care, treatment regimens, and pharmacology, and to provide more pedagogical features and instructional support.

• Helps students understand the latest treatments, cardiac medicine, and standards of care 

• Gives students a more practical, intuitive understanding of the topic 

• Shows students more samples to help them gain mastery sooner 

New! Margin glossaries - added throughout the text

• Prevents students from becoming confused or distracted by unfamiliar terminology 

Expanded! More pedagogical features - including chapter summaries, Key Points to Remember, and chapter-specific review questions

• Promotes more efficient learning and deeper mastery 

New! Instructor curriculum resources available online at Resource Central - including PowerPoint Slides, Lesson Plans for every chapter, and a Test Bank with 250+ questions

• Helps instructors teach more efficiently and effectively