Basic EKG Facts

About the Book

Basic EKG Facts is a complete beginners guide to the understanding of EKG interpretation.

In this text, the user will learn the basic anatomy of an EKG waveform as it relates to the cardiac rhythm cycle. It provides step-by-step instruction from the initial to the final wave with simple, easy to read and understand rhythm strip examples.

Included are charts, tables, templates and other references to assist the user in the quick and accurate interpretation of EKG's.

About the Author

Jim is a registered nurse at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. He is also a former Marion County Rescue Squad Paramedic and an ACLS instructor with over 26 years experience in both hospital and pre-hospital critical care settings.

In his spare time, he enjoys photography, computers, electronics and attempting to be a handyman around the house. He and his wife Beth are the parents of two sons, Jeremy (Meghann) and Jared. He also has one granddaughter, Ava Elaine. He currently resides in Fairmont, West Virginia.