Ideal for use in rapid-response arenas, this dynamic how-to guide helps you identify many ECG abnormalities and choose the best intervention. Introductory chapters address simple concepts needed to evaluate normal 12-lead ECGs; subsequent chapters present specialized criteria needed to interpret abnormal ECGs. New to this edition are: a chapter on arrhythmias, which defines the essentials of correct interpretation for many common cardiac rhythm disorders; and clearer ECG strips that help you differentiate between normal variations and clinically significant abnormalities. Hundreds of easy-to-understand color diagrams link anatomic information with ECG findings. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.