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The pulse is measured by placing the first two fingers over a superficial artery; in dogs and cats you can access the external iliac artery pretty easy while in cattle and horses the facial artery is the preferred site. The respiratory rate can be measured by observing the caudal edge of the ribs contracting medially. Both measurements are counted over a period of time, usually 10 or 15 seconds, then calculated to determine the number per minute.
Another option is to simply measure both while ausculting the lungs through a stethoscope - you can hear both lung and heart sounds while doing this. This has the advantage of taking less time, as you can be listening for abnormal sounds (such as a heart murmur) while you are counting the number of beats for 15 seconds.
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What is the medical term meaning slow dying respirations or pulse?
The medical term for slow dying respirations or pulse is agonal breathing or agonal pulse. These are signs of impending death and indicate that the body is shutting down. It is important to seek medical attention in such situations.
What are the clinical manifestation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
no pulse, no respirations
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 does the medical abbreviation r mean?
Most commonly, R stands for respirations, as part of the vital signs TPR (temperature, pulse, respirations).
What are the normal pulse and respirations for a 7 month old infant?
30-40
What kind of aftercare do colostomy patients get?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
Why is it important to check respiration while checking the pulse rate?
If a patient is aware that you are counting his breaths they may alter the pattern. It is easy after you finish taking the pulse to count the respirations and the patient is not aware so they don't alter the pattern. This allows you to get a good measurement
How does anxiety affect vital signs?
Yes, you may have increased pulse, blood pressure or respirations.
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 kind of aftercare to colostomy patients go through?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
If a patient has tachycardia how do you count pulse rate?
count pulse on wrist for 15sec.and x by 4.
When are respirations usually measured?
Respirations are usually measured while the patient is at rest. It's often done when the patient thinks s/he's getting pulse taken, as it's best if the patient is unaware.
