Accurate measurement of vital signs requires proper techniques and equipment:
- Temperature: Can be measured orally, rectally, axillary, or tympanic. - Pulse: Typically palpated at the radial artery but can also be checked at other sites like carotid or femoral arteries. - Respiratory Rate: Counted by observing chest movement or auscultating breath sounds. - Blood Pressure: Measured using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope or an automatic blood pressure monitor. - Oxygen Saturation: Assessed using a pulse oximeter.
