Aehlert Barbara Books

Provide the best emergency cardiovascular care using the latest ECC guidelines! This comprehensive guide offers a full-color overview of advanced cardiovascular life support, covering essential topics such as airway management, cardiac arrest rhythms, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and strokes. It features the most recent ACLS treatment algorithms, case studies, and hundreds of vivid photos and illustrations. The case studies reflect realistic clinical scenarios, aiding in the application of skills like cardiac rhythm interpretation and medication administration. "ACLS Pearls" boxes provide concise explanations of complex topics and practical tips for clinical practice. End-of-chapter quizzes with answers and rationales reinforce key information. The user-friendly approach simplifies the study of advanced cardiac life support, enhanced by a conversational writing style. The updated content focuses on evidence-based practice recommendations, including the 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, as well as the 2015 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations. The improved format integrates case studies into relevant chapters, allowing for immediate application of concepts to real-world situations.