ECGs for Nurses provides everything the nurse needs to know aboutthe electrocardiogram. Accessible yet comprehensive, and packedwith case studies, this portable guide enables nurses to becomeskilled practitioners in an area often seen as highly complex.Using real ECG traces as examples, possible effects on the patientand treatment options are discussed, with a focus on the role ofthe nurse.This fully illustrated second edition remains the essentialreference guide for nurses working in all acute areas, as well asgeneral nurses and students learning about ECGs for the firsttime.* One of the only ECG texts written by a nurse specifically fornurses* Written by an expert in the field* Easy-to-access information, full of practical advice* Essential for nurses working and studying in intensive care,high dependency units, theatre, theatre recovery coronary careunits, medical wards and accident and emergency.* Case studies and discussion of real ECGs throughout.New to this edition* Fully updated throughout with up-to-date guidelines andprocedures* Includes new guidelines on management of cardiac arrestarrhythmias* Case studies added to all chapters