Quick Reference for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Paperback)

This quick and easy handbook is ideal for ACLS certification courses and reviews, and for reference in a clinical setting. The ACLS algorithms, the "backbone" of ACLS, are provided in an easy-to-use format, and specific criteria for EKG rhythm strips are given, with references to the appropriate algorithms for treatment. A drug section also includes the necessary information for safe administration of drugs, as well as tips for understanding and succeeding in the ACLS course, practice with sample clinical situations, and appendices.