Blood flows into the left ventricle, which is responsible for pumping blood into the aorta and out through arteries to the body. This is where the blood is oxygenated before being sent back through pulmonary veins to the left atrium. Bradycardia indicates critical hypoxia or ischemia. The blood is pumped by the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery to the lungs. Serial assessments showing a trend over time may be more accurate and more useful.
Normal values vary with age, and more important than identifying ''normal'' signs in a pediatric patient is to be aware of indications of respiratory distress/failure and circulatory shock.
Vital signs in children need to be carefully interpreted within the overall history, context of appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin (the Pediatric Assessment Triangle) and the entire physical assessment. Q: Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS System. Correct answer: Respirations 20 breaths per minute, heart rate 98 beats per minute, BP 106/78 mmHg. 8 studiers today NREMT practice test 194 terms jdurante2 Preview 11 studiers recently PRACTICE TEST FOR NREMT 100 terms 5 (1) MichaelStoker Teacher Preview 11 studiers in 3 days NREMT PRACTICE 474 terms 5 (1) SraKluver Teacher Preview 24 studiers today NREMT Practice Exam 59 terms 4.
