ACLS Study Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Barbara Aehlert
Publisher: Mosby
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 8090
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 608
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0323046959
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9780323046954
ASIN: 0323046959
Publication Date: September 14, 2006
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Product Description
Written in a conversational style, the 3rd edition of the ACLS Study Guide features unique, user-friendly, and easy to remember treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Full-color throughout, it offers a complete, concise overview of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. It also features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pretest and posttest. New to this edition are a handy ACLS quick-reference fold-out card, a heart rate ruler, and more! In addition to being an outstanding study tool, the ACLS Study Guide, 3rd Edition is the official text for the American Safety and Health Institute ACLS certification course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.com.
- A pretest and posttest, each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales, provide readers with opportunities to check comprehension prior to and after study.
- Chapter Objectives allow readers to preview the main points in each chapter.
- Quick Review boxes throughout the chapters and Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters test reader comprehension of the material.
- Chapters 1-8 comprise a Preparatory section to provide the foundation for the case presentations in the second section. Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations enabling the reader to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section.
- Consistent organization of case studies include Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Questions, Answers, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions to aide in the study and mastery of material.
- Unique treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines - simplify the new treatment guidelines, making them easier to use and remember.
- Chapter on Stroke has now been expanded to include Special Resuscitation Situations.
- ACLS Pearl boxes contain key points and useful tips for clinical practice.
- Keeping it Simple boxes contain essential information in a clear and concise manner.
- A heart rate ruler is included to help determine heart rate while practicing ECG recognition.
- A 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card with key ACLS algorithms is included for field-use.
- Vascular Access and Medications combined into one chapter to present venous circulation information with all relevant common medications used during a cardiac-related emergency.
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 From a Dental Residents Point-of-view July 12, 2008
Well this will apply to dental residents in a hospital program who have to take this course, honestly, the book was a bit too thorough,i read most of the book, i think the ACLS manual from AHA was much more concise and straight to the point, so if there is anything u dont understand then you can refer to the ACLS study guide. The best chapter however was Chapter 3 because it had lots of nice EKG diagrams and made reading EKG's very easy and identifying rhythms.But other than that its a LonGGGGG read. But u will definitely ACE the course if u manage to read it.If i had to do it again, i would probably read only chapter 3 and the study cases at the back, and use the book as a reference for areas i dont grasp in the ACLS manual.
 Good study aid. June 23, 2008
I'm a telemetry RN who took my first ACLS two years ago. I purchased this book to study for my renewal.
I liked the book's laminated handout that contains the algorithms. Also, the "putting it all together" section was very helpful for practicing the mega codes. But somehow I can't bring myself to give this book a 5-star rating. Why?
There's too much book. Like most nursing books, there is so much detail that when you hit reality you can't remember anything. Next time I may try the author's Rapid ACLS book.
Also, the BLS section was only one page -- not enough when you consider that adult BLS is still about 25% of the ACLS course (even though you must take a separate BLS class to get your card.
So here's my advice if you buy this book:
-- Focus on the laminated handout and on the "putting it all together" section
-- Most important algorithms: PEA/Asystole, Pulseless VFib/Vtach, Tachycardia (both narrow and wide QRS), and symptomatic Bradycardia.
-- Know the EKG patterns related to the above, as well as normal sinus.
-- During a code, the rhythms will change (e.g. Vtach to Asystole to PEA to Sinus) so you'll have to re-evaluate what to do with each change
-- Remember that if the patient has a pulse, don't do chest compressions
-- Drugs to know: epi, amiodarone, adenosine, atropine.
-- Drugs you probably don't need to know: vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamine, lidocaine.
-- In addition to knowing the drug doseages, you need to know how frequently you can give the drug, and if there's a limit to how much you can give
Good Luck!
 ACLS Study Guide September 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very comprehensive. I haven't gotten into it enough to know whether it will be "over my head." I have been an RN for 40 yrs and have not used this type material in a long time. Never too late to learn, though!
A great learning tool for ACLS September 4, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
For anyone coming into ACLS testing with medical knowledge but without being familiar with ACLS fundamentals, this book will make all the difference. I am a well-read pre-med with a bent on gaining medical knowledge, and I bought this book on a whim to better familiarize myself with emergency cardiac care. To give you an idea of the difference this book made, my pretest grade was 51%, my posttest grade was 88%, and when I took the Heartcode ACLS module, the nurse supervising was amazed at the time in which I completed it.
On the format, the presentation is detailed enough to provide substance to the more experienced reader while maintaining accessibility to the novice. It is also set in a format, layout, and color scheme that fosters memorization--essential for some parts of ACLS (meds, for me at least). Overall, a great buy, definitely worth your money.
ACLS STUDY GUIDE May 14, 2007
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
WE REC'D THIS PRODUCT IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS OR DELAYS.
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