Checking pulse

[gotbeerz001]

Sort of like every ER pt having a resp rate of 18 or 20.

I go 16 most of the time... 18-20 if they're a little excited (but normal). I'll add ETCO2 cannula if it actually seems to be fast/slow.

 

[Chewy20]

I think any more than 6 seconds becomes long and awkward. You can get a reliable count with 6 seconds, monitor will confirm it.

 

[RedAirplane]

I think any more than 6 seconds becomes long and awkward. You can get a reliable count with 6 seconds, monitor will confirm it.

The tough one is RR. For pulse, you can just have your partner shake hands with the pt after you and not let go for a minute while you talk as if this isn't weird. Getting a good RR without making the pt alter her breathing is tough.

 

[Chewy20]

The tough one is RR. For pulse, you can just have your partner shake hands with the pt after you and not let go for a minute while you talk as if this isn't weird. Getting a good RR without making the pt alter her breathing is tough.

You shake hands weird.

 

[DesertMedic66]

You shake hands weird.

I make it a point to make everything I do as awkward as possible.

 

[COmedic17]

I make it a point to make everything I do as awkward as possible.

We must be related.

 

[Underoath87]

I count the seconds between each breath (just pick any point in the respiratory cycle and count to the next one).
2 seconds = 30 resp/min
3 sec = 20
4 sec = 15
It may not be for everyone, but I'm rarely off by more than 2 breaths per minute.

 

[RedAirplane]

I count the seconds between each breath (just pick any point in the respiratory cycle and count to the next one).
2 seconds = 30 resp/min
3 sec = 20
4 sec = 15
It may not be for everyone, but I'm rarely off by more than 2 breaths per minute.

I like that.