vital information kristen loper, rn, bsn clinic nurse educator billings clinic
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Who can take vitals?TRANSCRIPT
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Vital Information
Kristen Loper, RN, BSNClinic Nurse EducatorBillings Clinic
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Vital Signs are VITAL!!!
TemperaturePulseRespirationsBlood Pressure
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Who can take vitals?
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ALWAYS…
Identify yourself Identify your patient Wash your hands Explain what you are doing
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Temperature
Oral – considerations, technique Tympanic – technique Normal ranges
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Pulse and Respirations
Considerations Finding an artery Irregular vs. regular How do you count breathing? Irregular vs. regular Normal ranges
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Blood Pressure
Considerations Equipment Choosing an arm Patient prep
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Blood Pressure (cont’d)
Technique: Use of stethoscope Applying the cuff Bulb/valve Meter How high do you go? You’re ready!!
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Blood Pressure (cont’d)
Systolic vs. diastolic Normal ranges
DOCUMENTATION!!
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LET’S GIVE IT A TRY!!