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Vital Signs Assessment for EMS and EMT - Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, and Temperature

Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube

Overview

Explore a comprehensive 25-minute video on assessing vital signs for patient evaluation in emergency medical services. Learn how to measure and interpret pulse characteristics, including heart rate, rhythm, volume, and equality. Discover techniques for assessing respiratory rate, depth, and breath sounds. Understand the importance of temperature measurement and its implications for patient care. Master the process of taking blood pressure and recognizing abnormal readings. Gain insights into oxygenation assessment, including oxygen saturation and tidal volume. Enhance your skills in detecting abnormal heart sounds and thrills. Perfect for EMS professionals, EMTs, and paramedics seeking to improve their patient assessment and documentation skills.

Syllabus

Vital Signs - Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature - Patient assessment - EMS, EMT

Taught by

Medicosis Perfectionalis

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