Measuring Vital Signs. How to measure temperature orally / 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. |
| Published: |
Cypress, CA :
Medcom,
2011.
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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 July 21, 2017). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (2 min.) |