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Today’s Lecture
Vital Signs Overview/Context Temperature Pulse Blood Pressure Respiratory Rate Oxygen Saturation Pain
Assignment
Pulse (P):
Perceptible throbbing sensation: wave of blood in artery created by left ventricle of the heart.
Palpated over peripheral arteries or carotid artery.
Can also be auscultated over the apex of the heart with a stethoscope.
Indicates circulatory status
Normal RangeNewborn < 1 month
120-160 beats/min
Toddler90-140 beats/min
Preschool80-110 beats/min
Primary school child75-140 beats/min
Adolescent60-90 beats/min
Adult60-100 beats/min
Effects on PAge
ExerciseTemperature
EmotionsMedications
HaemorrhagePostural changes
Pulmonary conditions
Figure
31-8
Cri
sp &
Taylo
r 200
9
P Characteristics
Rate
Equality
Never assess carotid simultaneously
P Strength
Absent
Thready or Weak
Normal
Bounding or Full
P Process
Tollefson 2007 pp226-229
P Process
Explanation Equipment & Environment Standard Precautions Previous Activity? Site 30 seconds or 60 seconds? Document Compare
Abnormal P
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Absent. Thready. Weak. Bounding.
Irregular (arrythmias)
Today’s Lecture
Vital Signs Overview/Context Temperature Pulse Blood Pressure Respiratory Rate Oxygen Saturation Pain
Assignment