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ACLS Study Guide
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9780323046954
Edition: 3
ISBN: 0323046959
Label: Mosby
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Mosby
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 608
Publication Date: September 14, 2006
Publisher: Mosby
Studio: Mosby
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Editorial Review:Written in a conversational style, the 3rd edition of the ACLS Study Guide features unique, user-friendly, and easy to remember treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Full-color throughout, it offers a complete, concise overview of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. It also features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pretest and posttest. New to this edition are a handy ACLS quick-reference fold-out card, a heart rate ruler, and more! In addition to being an outstanding study tool, the ACLS Study Guide, 3rd Edition is the official text for the American Safety and Health Institute ACLS certification course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.com.- A pretest and posttest, each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales, provide readers with opportunities to check comprehension prior to and after study.
- Chapter Objectives allow readers to preview the main points in each chapter.
- Quick Review boxes throughout the chapters and Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters test reader comprehension of the material.
- Chapters 1-8 comprise a Preparatory section to provide the foundation for the case presentations in the second section. Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations enabling the reader to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section.
- Consistent organization of case studies include Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Questions, Answers, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions to aide in the study and mastery of material.
- Unique treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines - simplify the new treatment guidelines, making them easier to use and remember.
- Chapter on Stroke has now been expanded to include Special Resuscitation Situations.
- ACLS Pearl boxes contain key points and useful tips for clinical practice.
- Keeping it Simple boxes contain essential information in a clear and concise manner.
- A heart rate ruler is included to help determine heart rate while practicing ECG recognition.
- A 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card with key ACLS algorithms is included for field-use.
- Vascular Access and Medications combined into one chapter to present venous circulation information with all relevant common medications used during a cardiac-related emergency.
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Great review book for ACLS.
It goes into details, and is easy to understand
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This book DOES NOT follow AHA ACLS algorithms!! The only bookstore near me was out of the AHA ACLS book, so I bought this one because it appeared to have the same guidelines. Although the algorithms are similar, there are very important differences. For example, AHA recommends action for bradycardia based on perfusion. This book bases action for bradycardia based on narrow/wide qrs. AHA doesn't even consider qrs for bradycardia, only tachycardia. Many interventions are not in the same order as the ... Read More
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The book is very thorough and will certainly fill in any knowledge gaps you might have. I used the book to review the ECG analysis, but I wouldn't recommend reading through the entire book unless the material is completely unfamiliar to you. Focus more on the AHA handbook (case studies and pre-test). Your time will be better served in this manner without being overloaded.
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As an instructor, I am always looking for new things to teach in class. This book is full of almost anything you would want to know about ACLS and has been a great compliment to my classes.
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This study guide is excellent for new healthcare providers wanting a comprehensive review of all aspects of ACLS, not just the basics. I recommend it for new nurses looking to increase their skill level.
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