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Textbook Details

  • EDITION:
    3rd Edition
  • ISBN:
    0323046959
  • ISBN-13:
    9780323046954
  • PUB. DATE:
    September 2006
  • PUBLISHER:
    Elsevier Health Sciences
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ACLS Study Guide / Edition 3 by Barbara J Aehlert

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Best ACLS Bookby yardieprincess

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Explains everything ACLS in its most basic form, with rationales. Great study aid for persons preparing for ACLS or Cardiology. I have recommended it to friends and colleagues and refuse to lend mine lest I don't get it back. Excellent resource...

ACLSby Anonymous

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this book really brings the mega code to an unserstandable level. Great for the long standing ACLS person and the first time certification seekers

aced exam!by philram

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helped me with my re-certification every two years as a flight surgeon....enjoyed the clinical cases and re-organization of airway and clinical "pearls."


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ACLS Study Guide

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  • Pub. Date: September 2006
  • Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Sales Rank: 148,622

Synopsis

Reflecting the 2010 Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines, ACLS Study Guide, 4th Edition offers a complete, full-color overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. An easy-to-read approach covers everything from airway management and rhythms and their management to electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. In addition to the latest ACLS treatment algorithms, this edition includes new case studies, new photos and illustrations, a heart rate ruler, and a handy ACLS quick-reference card for use in the field. Written by Barbara Aehlert, ACLS Study Guide is the official textbook for the American Safety & Health Institute ACLS certification course.

  • A pretest and posttest -- each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales -- allow you to check your knowledge prior to and after your study.
  • Chapter objectives preview the main points in each chapter.
  • Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters help you remember the most important information.
  • ACLS Pearls boxes offer key points and useful tips for clinical practice.
  • Keeping it Simple boxes provide essential information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations, allowing you to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section.
  • Consistent format of case studies includes Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions.
  • A heart rate ruler is included to help you interpret ECGs.
  • 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card contains key ACLS algorithms for field use.

  • 100 new and updated photos and illustrations show key ACLS procedures and equipment.


  • Pharmacological interventions are integrated into the chapters for a more cohesive learning experience.

  • New streamlined approach reduces the number of pages and simplifies the information you need to know.


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