ABSTRACT

Pocket-sized text provides the procedures for taking accurate vital signs. Provides an historical overview and covers such vital signs as temperature, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and level of consciousness. For nurses, residents and physicians. Wire-spiral binding.

chapter 1|19 pages

History of the Vital Signs

chapter 2|14 pages

Vital Sign #1: Temperature

chapter 3|24 pages

Vital Sign #2: Heart Rate/Pulse

chapter 4|16 pages

Vital Sign #3: Respiration

chapter 5|22 pages

Vital Sign #4: Blood Pressure

chapter 6|17 pages

Vital Sign #5: Level of Consciousness

chapter 7|15 pages

Pediatric Vitals

chapter 8|26 pages

Resuscitation

chapter 9|8 pages

Future and Controversies