Vital Signs + Flashcards
Where do you position the blood pressure cuff
3cm above the brachial artery
How to find the estimate systolic blood during BP?
Manually Inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer palpable
How many mm of Mercury do you add to the estimate systolic pressure?
Inflate cuff 30mm of Mercury above the estimate systolic number
What does the first korotkoff sound represent ?
The systolic pressure (top number of BP)
The highest pressure reached when ventricle contract & eject blood
What does the second korotkoff sound represent?
Diastolic blood pressure (bottom number of BP)
When palpatory sound cease
Why is it not recommended to perform blood pressure on woman who has undergone mastectomy?
To reduce risks of developing cellulitis and breast cancer related lymphedema
What is hypotension?
Low blood pressure < 90/60 mmHg
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg
What is tachypnoea?
High respiratory rate >20
What is bradypnea?
Low respiratory rate <12
What is tachycardia?
Rapid heart rate > 100
What is bradycardia?
Slow heart rate <40
What does AVPU stand for ?
Alert Voice Pain Unresponsive
Difference between hypoxia and hypoxaemia ?
Hypoxia is low oxygen levels in tissue
Hypoxaemia is low oxygen levels in blood
How much oxygen can nasal prong deliver?
1-6 L/min
24 - 35%
