Synopses & Reviews
ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course.
Review
"This delivers a quality review for the ACLS exam as intended. It is also an excellent reference for any healthcare provider who is interested in advanced cardiac life support."
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Weighted Numerical Score: 92 - 4 Stars!
-Doody Enterprises, Inc. (March, 23rd 2012)
-Becky S Walters, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, CWCN(Purdue University School of Nursing)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: ACLS essentialsChapter 2: ACLS in practiceChapter 3: Recognizing cardiac arrhythmias (old Ch 4)Chapter 4: Airway management (old Ch 3)Chapter 5: Electrical therapy (old Ch 6)Chapter 6: Cardiovascular pharmacology (old Ch 5)Chapter 7: I.V. access and invasive techniquesChapter 8: Treatment algorithmsChapter 9: ACLS in special situationsChapter 10: Megacode reviewAppendices
Practice makes perfect (comprehensive test)BLS guidelines: CPR (adult)BLS guidelines: Obstructed airway management (adult)Guide to common antiarrhythmic drugsPost arrest care and treatment (NEW)GlossarySelected referencesIndex