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What is the medical term meaning slow dying respirations or pulse?
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Why do medical assistants count respirations while appearing to take the pulse?
Medical Assistants listen and watch for respiration while taking a pulse reading because: 1) They are multi-tasking 2) They are trying to do it inconspicuously so that the patient doesn't purposely breathe too fast or too slow, affecting the pulse. T.Cooper, MA Student
What is the Medical term meaning decreased pulse rate?
Bradycardia is the medical term meaning abnormally low heart rate.
What is a Nonin oximeter used for?
Oximeter is usually used to monitor patient's pulse, Nonin Medical was the first company in the world to present and produce the bluetooth oximeter which is attached to a patient's finger and then his pulse can be monitored wireless from distance.
Which blood vessel has a pulse?
The blood vessel that has a pulse is an artery. Veins do not have enough blood pressure to register a pulse.
Can a person breathe without having a pulse?
It is possible to have a pulse but no breathing as in asphyxiation, but the reverse is impossible, without a pulse you basically aren't alive, that pulse is a symbol of blood pumping through your body. Good answer above. I should add that, in some subjects, that pulse may be there but not be palpable.
What does the medical abbreviation r mean?
Most commonly, R stands for respirations, as part of the vital signs TPR (temperature, pulse, respirations).
What is the medical term meaning to pulse painfully?
Throb is the medical term meaning to pulse painfully.
What are the clinical manifestation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
no pulse, no respirations
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the heartbeat?
Pulse
Why should pulse and respirations be taken together?
If your patient is aware that you are taking respirations, they may breathe faster or slower to change results.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning pulse?
The medical terminology combining form meaning pulse is "sphygm/o."
Why do medical assistants count respirations while appearing to take the pulse?
Medical Assistants listen and watch for respiration while taking a pulse reading because: 1) They are multi-tasking 2) They are trying to do it inconspicuously so that the patient doesn't purposely breathe too fast or too slow, affecting the pulse. T.Cooper, MA Student
What are the normal pulse and respirations for a 7 month old infant?
30-40
What is the Medical term meaning decreased pulse rate?
Bradycardia is the medical term meaning abnormally low heart rate.
What kind of aftercare do colostomy patients get?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
How does anxiety affect vital signs?
Yes, you may have increased pulse, blood pressure or respirations.
What kind of aftercare to colostomy patients go through?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
