Mastering the 12-Lead EKG: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Mastering the 12-Lead EKG, Second Edition, is the ultimate resource for healthcare professionals looking to improve their electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation skills. Written by David Roberts, MSPAS, RN, PA-C, this book takes a unique approach to teaching EKG interpretation, making it an engaging and approachable tool for both novice and experienced practitioners.

A Comprehensive Learning Experience

This book uses a step-by-step systematic method, real-world clinical applications, and abundant practice opportunities to teach everything students need to know to provide expert, quality care. The second edition is greatly enhanced with over 360 exercises that apply and reinforce chapter concepts, offering hundreds of opportunities to practice and apply knowledge.

Woven throughout each chapter is an algorithmic method for mastering EKG interpretation, fostering retention of the content. Hand-drawn illustrations will keep you engaged as you learn everything you need to know about EKGs, beginning with anatomy and physiology and closing with the latest important 12-lead EKG topics.

Key Features

• Conversational writing style and abundant images, including over 500 EKG strips and 120 illustrations
• Step-by-step algorithmic method for interpreting 12-lead EKGs
• Real-world examples to connect complex clinical concepts
• Online answers with detailed explanations of important concepts

What Sets This Book Apart

This comprehensive guide delivers both the breadth and depth that healthcare professionals need to provide quality patient care. With its clear and approachable writing style, Mastering the 12-Lead EKG is an invaluable resource for students and practicing healthcare professionals alike.

Gwen Ferdinand-Jacob, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, Executive Director, Director Physician Assistant Program, Kansas State University, praises this book, saying, “This book is for the EKG novice to one who just needs a great review text.”

Book Details

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Edition: 2nd edition

Publication Date: December 19, 2019

Language: English

Pages: 516

ISBN-10: 0826181937

ISBN-13: 978-0826181930