Cardiology / ACLS resources

[Katie]

Does anybody know of some good cardiology and/or ACLS resources for study? Either books or sites are good. We're currently in our first run through of this module and I'm really thinking I could use some additional resources. Right now we just finished basic EKG interpretation and are starting to move into the ACLS algorithms from AHA. Thanks!

 

[rmellish]

http://www.randylarson.com is decent, I think it still uses lidocaine though, and last I checked the site had exceeded its bandwidth.

Google might have more. Thats all that comes to mind.

 

[AJemt]

theres a book by dubin or dublin or whatever, i forget his name.....anywho it's called rapid interpretation of EKGs......really good book. your instructor should also have some titles/websites for additional learning....

 

[Ridryder911]

There is plenty of information and discussion of this on previous posts but here are some excellent materials.
Books:
One of the most revered ECG books from EMS to Medical School. A must for anyone that truly wants to understand ECG.
1) Dubin's Rapid Interpretation of ECG
http://www.emergencyekg.com/

2) After fully understanding ECG then I suggest, Bob Page's 12 Lead EKG. Written for a Paramedic by a Paramedic

http://www.multileadmedics.com/

3. After you have mastered XII lead, then another recommended and must have is Mike Taigman's (another field medic) Advanced Cardiology in Plain English. Easy to read and straight to the facts. Mike writes for JEMS & EMS magazine, as well as a renowned speaker and teaches occasionally at Harvard Medical School.. (yep, only a Paramedic).
http://www.amazon.com/Taigmans-Advanced-Cardiology-Plain-English/dp/0893039993

Websites:

Physiology, ECG, etc.

http://www.coronaryheart.com/education.htm

ECG's
http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp

ACLS Mega Code/Tips Mnemonics
http://www.acls.net/

http://www.netmedicine.com/cyberpt/cyberptframe.htm

http://www.mdchoice.com/cyberpt/acls/acls.asp

There are several others..

Good luck!

R/r 911