ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy! by Springhouse (Editor), Springhouse Publishing Company Staff

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ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy! is an excellent quick-review study guide for the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support training course and examination. The book provides detailed and thoroughly illustrated information on all the fundamentals of ACLS, including airway management, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, cardiovascular pharmacology, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, special resuscitation situations, and more. In addition, real-life case scenarios are included in a Megacode review.

The book is written in an easy-to-use bulleted format with illustrations, algorithms, and graphics to clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test will help students assess their knowledge.

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ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy! is an excellent quick-review study guide for the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support training course and examination. The book provides detailed and thoroughly illustrated information on all the fundamentals of ACLS, including airway management, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, cardiovascular pharmacology, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, special resuscitation situations, and more. In addition, real-life case scenarios are included in a Megacode review. The book is written in an easy-to-use bulleted format with illustrations, algorithms, and graphics to clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test will help students assess their knowledge.

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Reviewer:Debra A Roper, MNSc (Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital)
Description:This book provides information in a simple to follow, systematic format that enables the reader to become an expert in advanced cardiovascular concepts. The glossary, guide to common anti-arrhythmic drugs, algorithms, logos, and charts reinforce important information.
Purpose:This was written to enhance the readers' knowledge of the treatment of cardiopulmonary emergencies. It is intended to assist both novice and expert healthcare personnel in understanding difficult ACLS concepts when preparing for the training course and examination.
Audience:This is an easy to follow guide for all healthcare providers. It presents all the necessary information they need to know to successfully complete the ACLS course. According to the author, it is intended to assist novice and expert nurses in learning difficult ACLS concepts. This book identifies all key concepts a provider will need to become ACLS certified while stimulating thought and providing a solid foundation of knowledge.
Features:The book presents a comprehensive review of ACLS principles regarding algorithms and respiratory and cardiac emergencies requiring pharmacological and electrical interventions. It provides information on arrhythmia interpretation and details intravenous selection including types of devices, sites, and risks. Illustrations provide special emphasis on important facts healthcare providers need to know to successfully become ACLS providers. It was an excellent idea to include the quick quiz at the end of each chapter. It provides thought provoking questions to testcomprehension.
Assessment:This is an excellent resource for anyone attempting ACLS certification. It provides a systematic and organized approach for the reader attempting to digest volumes of information in order to certify for ACLS.