ACLS Study Guide 3rd Edition

I took the ACLS class and passed with flying colors with the help of this book and the AHA book with dvd. I took this class for continuing education credit only. I do not work in the hospital, but I wanted to know what was done in emergent care. I passed ACLS the first time because:1. I did not have to "reprogram" myself as this was my first time ever taking an ACLS class and2. I like to study at least from three different resources/perspectives to really grasp important concepts...sometimes someone else can explain things better, and a Lightbulb will light up!I FOUND THIS BOOK EXTREMELY HELPFUL TO ME!! Even though I do not work in acute care, and know you have to apply what you learn (through the case simulations), I was PROUD that I had acquired a thorough grasp of the concepts presented thanks to this author and AHA. I am very grateful to all the brave medical and nursing personnel who have the guts and smarts to do this type of work everyday. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

As I was coming up on the time to renew my ACLS certification for the first time, I began going over the official AHA ACLS Handbook and found some areas wanting for a more in depth treatment of the material. I found it in this book. Each section has pre and post tests to evaluate your knowledge and the author helps the reader understand some of the nuances of the application of the knowledge and research that the ACLS guidelines are based on. I feel more confident about my recert in a couple weeks.

This book is great. It contains a lot of necessary information of ACLS. It is great for all nurses who work in telemetry, DOU, Step Down Unit, and ICU. It is less expensive but it contains all needed information for all nurses that are working in the above that I described it. But this book and gain knowledge of ACLS quickly. That is simple and clear. AAA

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Everything you need to know about taking the ACLS in GREAT DETAIL. This book is not a prep course... it is possibly THE book on cardiac life support. Thumb through the book if you need a basic review... or read and understand it if you want a guarantee of getting your ACLS certification.

Well this will apply to dental residents in a hospital program who have to take this course, honestly, the book was a bit too thorough,i read most of the book, i think the ACLS manual from AHA was much more concise and straight to the point, so if there is anything u dont understand then you can refer to the ACLS study guide. The best chapter however was Chapter 3 because it had lots of nice EKG diagrams and made reading EKG's very easy and identifying rhythms.But other than that its a LonGGGGG read. But u will definitely ACE the course if u manage to read it.If i had to do it again, i would probably read only chapter 3 and the study cases at the back, and use the book as a reference for areas i dont grasp in the ACLS manual.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT STUDY GUIDE BY ANY STANDARDS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GUIDE TO ANY AND EVERY MD PRACTICING ANY SPECIALTY, I FEEL WE ALL COULD USE THE REVIEW. IT IS WELL WRITTEN AND I HAVE NOT FOUND A SINGLE MISTAKE. I HEARTILY RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL WHO WANT TO BE ACLS CERTIFIED. SINCERELY BLYNN L SHIDELER M.D.

I bought this book instead of the 35$ one from AHA. It has the same meds and worked for me just fine to get my certification

Excellent source of information for anyone seeking ACLS certification. This book is well organized and written for individuals preparing to attend a ACLS course.

Excellent resource

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