NSE 22A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 38: Korotkoff Sounds, Airway Management, Tracheotomy
11 Nov 2015
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Vital signs make sure the stethoscope isn"t touching the cuff: this can disrupt the sound. Make sure feet are at on the ground. Korotkoff sound then when the sound disappears, that should be the fth korotkoff sound, also the diastolic pressure. Listen for 10 20 mm hg after the last sound. One-step method: just skip the rst step of noting the systolic pressure then de ating. rather, note systolic pressure and then note diastolic pressure together. Hand hygiene if hands aren"t visibly soiled, use alcohol based antiseptic hand rub; if hands are visibly soiled, use soap and water and dry from ngertips to wrists. Ppe and isolation precautions donning: gown mask or respirator goggles or face shield gloves; dof ng gloves goggles or face shield gown mask or respirator. Make sure to explain to patient why isolation precautions are in order. Depending on the type of precautions, don appropriate ppe i. e. with contact precautions, you.
