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.Editorials
Reviewer: Becky S Walters, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, CWCN(Purdue University School of Nursing)
Description: Using a clear, organized approach, this book provides an easy-to-read study guide tool to prepare for the ACLS exam. The "key points" in each chapter highlight important concepts and the "quick quizzes" at the end of chapters help readers assess their understanding. This previous edition was published in 2006.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a concise yet comprehensive, easy-to-read and understand resource to successfully review for the ACLS exam. Exam preparation is essential for confidence in taking the exam and for real-life application in emergency situations.
Audience: The book is targeted at medical personal who are preparing for the ACLS exam. It also may be helpful for persons interested in teaching an ACLS course or who wish to learn difficult ACLS concepts. The many contributors are all registered nurses with various backgrounds.
Features: The basics of advanced cardiac life support open the book. Subsequent chapters provide detailed information on cardiac arrhythmias, interpretation of rhythm strips, airway management, and in-depth treatment. There are excellent chapters devoted to treatment algorithms, special situations, and an exclusive chapter designated to sample megacode scenarios. Helpful quizzes at the end of each chapter and a 50-question, comprehensive exam test readers' knowledge.
Assessment: 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.
From the Publisher
"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)
Book Details
Published
January 3, 2012
Publisher
Springhouse Publishing Company
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781608312887