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How does AVPU work?

by Jeff / on August 28, 2016 / tags assessment, AVPU, conscious

How does AVPU work? Conscious state is a fundamental part of the vital sign assessment. Unlike perfusion, there are no parameters that are directly measurable in an objective way. Rather, conscious state is assessed through interpretation of what is observed […]

Respiratory assessment for first responders

by Jeff / on July 09, 2015 / tags assessment, breathing, respiratory

10. Respiratory assessment for first responders – July 2015 The respiratory system is capable of very different presentations. The difference between resting breathing that caters only for basic body needs and the great increase needed for light and heavy exercise […]