* Full-color illustrations show clear, vivid presentations of essential concepts and common cardiac rhythms for clear and easy interpretation. * Concise, accessible bullet points and numbered lists make key information easy to find, read, and understand. * Over 70 tables throughout the text including dysrhythmias and cardiac medications provide the basics of dysrhythmias and medications at a glance. * Commonly used but rarely memorized information broken down into tables, algorithms, and acronyms help in locating essential information. * Reflects the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.