12-Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers [Paperback]

Bob Page (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013022460X | ISBN-13: 978-0130224606 | Publication Date: February 5, 2005 | Edition: 1

Written by a paramedic with experience teaching at all levels (EMT-P, nurses, etc.)--and based on the objectives of the new DOT curriculum--this user-friendly volume presents a practical, easy-to-understand system for 12 lead ECG interpretation and assessment. A focus on the "need to know" information and a large number of practice cases--with actual 12 leads--provides readers with the solid background and extensive hands-on practice that will help them gain confidence and build competence quickly. Includes sturdy reference cards (detachable from the book) that users can use for reference in actual clinical situations. Lead Placement and Machine Logic. Finding your way around a 9, 12, or 15 Lead ECG. The 12 Lead Assessment. Rapid Axis and Hemiblock Determination. Bundle Branch Blocks. Who's at Risk for Complete Heart Block? Ventricular Tachycardia: Primary Assessment. Acute MI Recognition. A System for Assessing for MI: The Secondary Assessment. Acute MI Clinical Implications. Chamber Enlargement. Electrolyte Changes. Miscellaneous Conditions. The Benefits of Monitoring Lead MCL-1. Difficult Diagnosis: AMI in the Setting of LBBB. Practice Cases. For EMS Education/Paramedic Programs, Critical Care/UMBC programs, and Nursing/Critical Care of Emergency Care programs.

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From the Back Cover

12-Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers is a comprehensive yet concise text offering a practical, easy-to-understand approach to 12-lead interpretation and assessment. Written by a paramedic with experience teaching at all levels, this user-friendly text focuses on the need-to-know information that allows students to quickly gain an understanding of the 12Iead.The large number of practice cases, with over 400 actual patient strips, provides a solid background and the extensive hands-on practice necessary to help students gain confidence and build competence quickly.

Bob Page is an internationally known speaker, instructor, author, and paramedic. He developed Multi-Lead Medics^™, a 12-lead ECG interpretation workshop that he has presented across the United States, Canada, and in Europe. His mission is to present high quality, innovative, informative, and entertaining educational programs for personnel involved in the emergency and critical care of patients. He is recognized for his energetic, motivational style. Bob has authored dozens of articles on cardiology and other emergency and critical care topics.

About the Author

Bob Page – Multi-Lead Medics^™ is the trademarked 12-Lead ECG interpretation workshop developed by Bob Page, AAS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, I/C. His mission is to develop and present high-quality, innovative, informative, and entertaining educational programs for personnel involved in the emergency and critical care of patients.

Bob Page is an internationally known speaker, instructor, author, and paramedic. He has presented seminars across the United States, Canada, and in Europe. He is recognized for his energetic, humorous, and motivational style. Bob takes ordinarily dry and hard-to-teach topics and transforms them into a fun, learning experience. Bob calls it "Edutainment."

Bob's presentations are accompanied by exciting AV support from the PowerPoint@ and Keynote programs with graphics, animation, audio, and video clips. Bob has authored dozens of articles on cardiology and other emergency and critical care topics and more recently has developed the cardiology section of the Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Course from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Bob has been an instructor since 1975, teaching a variety of adult education courses from customer service to advanced medical care. He has an Associate degree in Paramedical Technology from Southwest Baptist University. He is a nationally registered and critical care paramedic. He has been involved in EMS since 1978; when he became a CPR instructor. Bob is Director of Emergency Care Education at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri. He is the lead instructor for the paramedic program and has taught at all levels of EMS and nursing. He has earned an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and is also a guest instructor at Southwest Baptist University's College of Nursing.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (February 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013022460X
• ISBN-13: 978-0130224606
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the Pre-hosipital Provider who wants to be able to identify more than STEMI, August 2, 2006

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Jeremy C. Williams (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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I was actually fortunate enough to attend one of Mr. Page's "Multi-Lead Medic Courses." After attending his course and being blown away by what he had to say, I had to have his book. The book is just as advertised. It is great for providers with experience with 12-lead interpretation. The only draw back to the book is that it might be a little overwhelming for beginners. There is alot of info in their. I am a paramedic so most of use a just worried about identifying STEMI, this book goes way beyond that. My advise to beginners is to definately get this book, buy take it slow. Read and re-read every chapter and take your time with it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic way to learn 12 leads, September 21, 2007

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Les Gean Burns (Waxhaw, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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I was in a panic. I had a 12-lead final exam coming up and wasn't comfortable with the intrepretations. I ordered this book and studied it for a week before the exam. My score: 105% (There was a five point extra credit question). I highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bob Page is the MAN!, March 30, 2008

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Robert E. Mccollom (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews
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I have been a medic since 1995. I have drug my feet about learning something new. I recently took 2 classes from Bob Page. If you are in EMS or public safety you know that most continuing ed classes are not inspiring shall we say. They are a required formality for keeping your license or certification. Well, Bob Pages are different. I took capnography and then 12 lead EKGs. I learned an incredible amount of information quickly. It was outstanding. This guy knows how to teach. If you are buying this book to learn 12 leads, you have either had his class and want even more or you NEED his class. He has a website. Find it. Get the guy to come to your service. If that is not an option, travel to one of his classes. You will not regret it. The guy taught the head of his hospital cardiology group stuff about bundle branches that the cardiologist did not know. And proved it. I am referring to the "turn signal theory" for determining axis deviation. Find out why you should say "NO LEAD II"