ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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