The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care 1st Edition

The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care, 1st Edition by Korin B. Hudson delivers a sharp, practical guide designed for clinicians who must interpret ECGs quickly and accurately under pressure. Whether you work in an urban emergency department, a rural clinic, or on an ambulance team, this book cuts through complexity to give you the confident bedside skills you need.

Start with clear, attention-grabbing visuals and concise explanations that demystify rhythm strips, ST-T changes, bundle branch blocks, and life-threatening arrhythmias. The author’s clinician-first approach emphasizes rapid recognition of acute coronary syndromes, ischemia, hyperkalemia, and other time-sensitive conditions common across hospitals in the US, UK, Europe, and beyond.

You’ll appreciate the logical, step-by-step interpretation framework that turns intimidating tracings into actionable decisions. Case-based examples and annotated ECGs connect theory to practice, making it easier to prioritize treatment, communicate with cardiology teams, and make faster choices in critical moments.

Designed for emergency physicians, paramedics, nurse practitioners, and cardiac care teams, this edition balances depth with usability: thorough enough for study, compact enough for quick reference at the bedside. Practical tips on lead placement, artifact recognition, and distinguishing mimics of acute MI help reduce diagnostic error and improve patient outcomes.

If you want a trustworthy, clinically oriented resource to strengthen your ECG interpretation in acute settings, add The Electrocardiogram in Emergency and Acute Care, 1st Edition by Korin B. Hudson to your professional library — an essential companion for emergency and acute care clinicians worldwide. Order your copy today to sharpen your ECG skills.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.