\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA step-by-step guide to mastering recognition and interpretation of pediatric EKGs for pediatric nurses at all levels, physician assistants, residents, paramedics, medical students, and technicians.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis time-tested publication has successfully trained numerous pediatric nurses from a leading childrenâs hospital. Pediatric advanced practice registered nurses and clinical nurse specialists working in acute or critical care settings, as well as physician assistants and medical residents, need to understand the principles of accurate pediatric EKG interpretation and the appropriate follow-up steps necessary for the best patient care. With a total of 100 EKGs, rhythm strips, and interpretations, this comprehensive but concise text analyzes all levels of arrhythmias to allow pediatric health care providers to interpret normal and abnormal pediatric EKGs and rhythm strips with confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis user-friendly, quick reference outlines the basic rules for pediatric arrhythmias and EKG interpretations using a multitude of different EKGs and rhythm strips and basic but critical figures and tables. With the use of a systematic checklist for standard evaluation, the text walks the reader through the essential signs that a health care provider must learn to recognize when examining the EKGs and rhythm strips of their pediatric patients. This book culminates in a robust selection of 50 EKGs and additional rhythm strips for practice and a self-test on the material presented in the preceding chapters. The answers can be compared with the cardiologistâs interpretations for reinforcement of understanding and application.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePediatric Arrhythmias and EKGss for the Health Care Provider\u003c/em\u003e teaches readers in a quick, at-a-glance approach:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo obtain an interpretable pediatric tracing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo implement a proper measurement method\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo understand both normal and abnormal EKGs\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo learn the quickest and most accurate QTc method\u003c/li\u003e\u003cliTo follow an organized format for rhythm analysis\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo systematically use tables, diagrams, figures, and graphs for interpretation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo interpret with confidence even very complicated tracings\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTo know which tracings need a pediatric cardiologistâs attention\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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