![]() ![]() In the field, we may be very precise, such as a “heart rate of 136 beats per minute” at other times, we might infer a blood pressure is greater than 60 mmHg because only a carotid pulse can be palpated. ![]() The four components of a set of vitals include blood pressure (BP), pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature. In the field, we may be very precise, such as a heart rate of 136 beats per minute. ![]() Accurate, documented vital signs are a very important part of EMS. The four components of a set of vitals include blood pressure (BP), pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature. They determine which treatment protocols to follow, provide critical information needed to make life-saving decisions, and confirm feedback on treatments performed. Vital signs are an important component of patient care. Thankfully, todays technology offers options that can help you keep track of your loved ones safety and well-being. When you are caring for someone who is ill, elderly, or disabled, its important to consider how youll handle those times when you cant be with your loved one in person. If we always know why we’re doing what we’re doing and can support our actions with clear-cut reasons, then our care is appropriate and will withstand peer scrutiny (and the scrutiny of a lawyer or jury). Must-have high-tech tools for caregivers. HOW VITAL ARE VITAL SIGNS? What do they really tell us? As firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics, we are judged by peer chart review, quality improvement (QI), and sometimes a lawyer during a deposition. ![]()
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