First # in BP
systolic
How long are pulses taken?
60secs BPM
Normal oral body temp
37C
98.6F
Normal rectal body temp
38C
99.6F
Emergency airway
tracheostomy
What obstructs airway when unconscious
tongue
Hypertension
elevated BP 150/90
Measures BP
spygnomometer
Bradycardia
low heart rate under 60BPM
Febrile
fever
AED
automated electronic defibrilator
Post-op vitals time
5min x4
15min x4
30min x2
60 min
or until stable
Traction pain
tell someone, do not act
Femoral pulse
groin, minute
Brachial pulse
infant CPR, arm, BP cuff
Popliteal pulse
behind knee
Radial pulse
wrist
Carotid pulse
unconscious adult, CPR
Cervical traction
head bones
crutchfield tongs
Cardiac arrest
loss of consciousness, no BP, dilated pupils
Shock
cold, moist skin
rapid throaty pulse
restlessness
hypotension
low body temp