Now written in a new conversational style, the 3rd edition of the "ACLS Study Guide" features unique, user-friendly, and easy to remember treatment algorithms totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines. Full-color throughout, it continues to offer a complete, concise overview of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. It also features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pretest and posttest. New to this edition are a handy ACLS quick-reference fold-out card, a heart rate ruler, and more! In addition to being an outstanding study tool, the "ACLS Study Guide, 3rd Edition", is the official text for the American Safety and Health Institute ACLS certification course.