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Synopsis
Medsurg, Critical care, Cardiology, & Peds essentials
Includes ACLS, CPR, and PALS guidelines. Lists the drugs required for ACLS and PALS, including adult and pediatric dosages. Covers PALS concepts and protocols that are unique to the newborn, infant, and pediatric patient, including formulas. Identifies important clinical implications in "Clinical Tips".
Build clinical confidence
ECG practice and recognition Common medication formulas for calculation Respiratory and AED/defibrillation skills Simulation case studies / megacodes with critical-thinking exercises
Synopsis
Awarded second place in the 2014 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Critical Care/Emergency Nursing category The only pocket guide to cover CPR, ACLS, and PALS Here's all the information you need to respond to cardiac emergencies in one pocket-sized book This quick-reference guide provides easy-to-access coverage of all three levels of care--infant, child, and adult--plus listings for all drugs required for ACLS and PALS in both adult and pediatric dosages. You'll also find the latest in PALS concepts and protocols and the ACLS guidelines. Critical-thinking exercises and megacodes make it an ideal resource to help you prepare for certification and recertification exams. Waterproof, write-on/wipe off pages are HIPAA-compliant and great for on the go. Awesome study tool for clinical practitioners and students Lightweight and easy to carry in your pocket. Tabs for quick access to ECGs, emergency drugs, megacodes, etc. I carry this pocket guide with me to work daily. It has the latest ACLS, CPR, and PALS guidelines at your fingertips. As an RN and nursing professor I have purchased many study guides but this is one of the best and I recommend it for my students. - Charlene Phelps, MSN, MA, EdD, PCCN, RN
Synopsis
Awarded second place
in the 2014 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the
Critical Care/Emergency Nursing category
The only pocket guide to cover CPR, ACLS, and PALS
Here's all the information you need to respond to cardiac emergencies in one pocket-sized book This quick-reference guide provides easy-to-access coverage of all three levels of care--infant, child, and adult--plus listings for all drugs required for ACLS and PALS in both adult and pediatric dosages.
You'll also find the latest in PALS concepts and protocols and the ACLS guidelines. Critical-thinking exercises and megacodes make it an ideal resource to help you prepare for certification and recertification exams.
Waterproof, write-on/wipe off pages are HIPAA-compliant and great for on the go.
Awesome study tool for clinical practitioners and students Lightweight and easy to carry in your pocket. Tabs for quick access to ECGs, emergency drugs, megacodes, etc. I carry this pocket guide with me to work daily. It has the latest ACLS, CPR, and PALS guidelines at your fingertips. As an RN and nursing professor I have purchased many study guides but this is one of the best and I recommend it for my students.
- Charlene Phelps, MSN, MA, EdD, PCCN, RN