Measuring Vital Signs. Alternate methods to measure temperature : Heat sensitive disposable thermometers and temporal artery thermometers / Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration :
This program, the first of two programs on measuring vital signs, demonstrates and describes the techniques used to accurately measure temperature, pulse and respiration in a patient. Measurement of temperature is demonstrated using a variety of thermometers emphasizing the use of electronic and aur...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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Cypress, CA :
Medcom,
2011.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | This program, the first of two programs on measuring vital signs, demonstrates and describes the techniques used to accurately measure temperature, pulse and respiration in a patient. Measurement of temperature is demonstrated using a variety of thermometers emphasizing the use of electronic and aural (tympanic) thermometers. Techniques and sites used for measuring the pulse are shown, and assessment of the rate, depth, rhythm and quality of respiration is demonstrated. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed September 19, 2016). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:00:59 |