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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452651303321

Autore

Crawford Jacqui

Titolo

Practical aspects of ECG recording [[electronic resource] /] / Jacqui Crawford, Linda Doherty

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cumbria [England], : M&K Update, 2012

ISBN

1-282-10876-X

9786613802118

1-907830-30-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (165 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DohertyLinda

Disciplina

616.2

Soggetti

Electrocardiography

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Prelims; Contents; Preface; About the Authors; Chapter 1 An introduction to electrocardiography; Chapter 2 Electrocardiographic anatomy; Chapter 3 Positioning the patient and locatingelectrode positions; Chapter 4 Skin preparation; Chapter 5 ECG Electrodes; Chapter 6 Understanding the lead system and colour codesused for ECG recording; Chapter 7 Understanding ECG equipment, specificationstandards and setting choices for recording ECGs; Chapter 8 Recording and checking the ECG; Chapter 9 Recognising and reducing artifactin the ECG recording; Chapter 10 The computer generated report

Chapter 11 Archiving recordsChapter 12 Introduction to quality control in ECG recording; Chapter 13 Infection control in ECG recording; Chapter 14 Training and continuing professional development; Answers to key review questions; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Practical Aspects of ECG Recording is for everyone who records or teaches ECGs. Most electrocardiography courses and textbooks skim over recording and place their main emphasis on interpretation. The purpose of this book is to shift the focus firmly back onto good recording technique as the fundamental starting point for developing ECG competency. Although the chapters are self-contained,



pedagogical aids provide an opportunity to deepen learning through the integration of accumulated skills and knowledge. Each chapter contains review and comprehension questions, and key points which test the