Taking Vital Signs

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Select a Lesson

Part 1 -- Initial Assessment

Part 2 -- Temperature

	2-1 General Information
	2-2 Thermometers
	2-3 Taking Temperatures
	2-4 Taking Oral Temperatures
	2-5 Taking Rectal Temperatures
	2-6 Taking Axillary Temperatures

Part 3 -- Pulse

	3-1 General Information
	3-2 Taking the Pulse

Part 4 -- Breathing

	4-1 General Information
	4-1 Assessment of Breathing

Part 5 -- Blood Pressure

	5-1 General Information
	5-2 Blood Pressure Equipment
	5-3 Taking Blood Pressure

Disclaimer

The materials provided on this site are for informational purposes and are not intended for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.
The materials provided on this site are intended to supplement formal classroom training and are not intended to replace a quality health-care education by licensed medical and education professionals at an accredited institution.

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About This Course

Vital (life) signs are very important. They tell you and other medical personnel about the patient's present condition. By maintaining a record of a patient's vital signs, the effectiveness of the medical treatment that the patient receives can be evaluated. This course provides you with information you need in order to take a person's vital signs.

This course is derived from the original work, Taking Vital Signs, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Editor: David L. Heiserman
Publisher: SweetHaven Publishing Services