ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

CLS Review Made Incredibly Easy!® gives you the confidence you need to pass the ACLS certification exam as well as the knowledge and skills needed to perform advanced cardiac life support. <br /> <br />Packed with easy-to-remember definitions and step-by-step directions on the latest treatment algorithms, this enjoyable review text tackles required ACLS course and exam content. It is also the perfect on-the-spot clinical reference—for nurses, students, and all healthcare professionals.<br /> <br />Be expertly guided through the latest ACLS training and exam preparation with:<br /><br />NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, based on current American Heart Association guidelines<br />NEW and updated cardiovascular pharmacology content<br />NEW and updated interventions<br />Explains ACLS course and exam components and requirements<br />Proven study strategies, end-of-chapter quick quizzes, and an end-of-book practice test<br />Explanations of complex concepts—easy-to-retain guidance on how to recognize and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including:<br />Classifications of interventions, including basic life support skills, adult cardiac arrest algorithm, and defibrillation<br />Step-by-step how-tos for current treatment algorithms<br />Managing specific rhythms—hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary coronary thrombosis, and more<br />Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations outline the core concepts and skills needed for ACLS certification, including:<br />CPR – when and how to use it<br />Devices and procedures skills – safe ventilation techniques, including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic devices, as well as defibrillators, pacemakers, and more<br />Early management – managing the first 30 minutes of cardiac emergencies<br />Emergency conditions – which cardiac rhythms may require ACLS treatment<br />IV and invasive techniques – such as peripheral and central IV line insertion<br />Pharmacology – knowing the action, indication, dosages, and precautions for the major drugs used during ACLS<br />Special features that include:<br />Just the facts – quick summary of each chapter’s content<br />o   “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – expert insights on interventions and problem-solving<br />Quick quiz – multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge<br />o   Now I get it! – real-life patient scenarios illustrating correct ACLS interventions<br />o   What to look for – tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmias.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />About the Clinical Editor<br /> <br />Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Critical Care Charge RN at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.