Telemetry and Med-Surg Nurse Pocket Guide

When a patient's rhythm changes, oxygen saturation drops, blood pressure falls, or condition deteriorates, you need the right information fast-not a massive textbook buried at the nurses' station.Telemetry and Med-Surg Nurse Pocket Guide is a practical bedside reference created for telemetry nurses, medical-surgical nurses, new graduate nurses, and nursing students who need rapid access to essential clinical information during real-world patient care. Designed for point-of-need use, this guide helps you move quickly from recognition to assessment, immediate action, safety checks, and escalation. Inside, you'll be able to: - Recognize normal sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT, PVCs, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, AV blocks, paced rhythms, and other common telemetry findings- Apply a systematic approach to 12-lead ECG interpretation, lead placement, rate calculation, rhythm analysis, and alarm troubleshooting- Respond to chest pain, ACS, heart failure, shock, respiratory deterioration, electrolyte abnormalities, stroke, sepsis, and endocrine emergencies- Quickly reference common cardiac and medical-surgical medications, anticoagulants, analgesics, antibiotics, insulin, vasopressors, and medication-safety checks- Review bedside skills for tubes, lines, drains, wound care, oxygen therapy, glucose management, postoperative care, and fall prevention- Identify common nursing errors, red flags, documentation requirements, and situations requiring immediate escalation- Access audio references through the QR code included at the back of the bookOrganized across 24 focused clinical chapters, with quick-reference tables, ECG illustrations, clinical diagrams, and consistent Skill, Rhythm/Condition, and Medication formats, this guide is built for fast bedside navigation rather than cover-to-cover reading.Keep essential telemetry and med-surg guidance within reach-add this practical bedside reference to your nursing library today.