Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Lippincott ,  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   2nd edition
Volume:   174
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 17.80cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781608312887

ISBN 10:   1608312887
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   01 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781496354990
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: ACLS essentials Chapter 2: ACLS in practice Chapter 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 techniques Chapter 8: Treatment algorithms Chapter 9: ACLS in special situations Chapter 10: Megacode review Appendices 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 references Index

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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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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)

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. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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)

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