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Figure 14.26
Blood pressure management
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Figure 14.4
Pulse points. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.8
Posterior tibial pulse. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.13
A normal electrocardiogram (ECG) (lead II). P wave, arterial depolarization; QRS complex, onset of ventricular depolarization; T wave, ventricular rep...
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Figure 14.17
Electrocardiogram (ECG) calibration verification signal. Source : Reproduced from Crawford and Doherty ( ) with permission of MA Healthcare.
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Figure 14.21
Blood pressures in various parts of the cardiovascular system. The white line is the mean (average) blood pressure in the aorta, arteries and arteriol...
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Figure 14.25
Correct blood pressure reading technique.
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Figure 14.30
Factors that influence rate and depth of breathing. Source : Marieb and Hoehn ( ).
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Figure 14.35
Normal peak expiratory flow rate measurements. Source : Reproduced with permission of Clement Clarke International, Ltd ( www.peakflow.com ).
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Figure 14.40
Reasons for predisposition to urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Figure 14.47
The cerebrum. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.51
Glasgow Coma Scale and neurological observations chart.
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Figure 14.36
Manual peak flow meter technique.
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Figure 14.1
National Early Warning Scoring System 2 (NEWS 2). Source : RCP ( ).
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Figure 14.5
Factors that increase cardiac output. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.9
Popliteal pulse. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.14
Einthoven triangle.
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Figure 14.18
Right‐sided chest lead positioning for an electrocardiogram (ECG).
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Figure 14.22
The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. Source : Reproduced with permission of Soupvector – Own work, CC BY‐SA 4.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w...
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Figure 14.27
Pressure changes in pulmonary ventilation. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.31
Spirogram of lung volumes and capacities. The average values for a healthy average male and female are indicated, with the values for a female in pare...
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Figure 14.37
Mechanisms of body temperature regulation.
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Figure 14.41
Significant bacteriuria. Specimens of urine are rarely sterile. A cut‐off point is identified to distinguish true infection (significant bacteriuria) ...
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Figure 14.48
External anatomy of the spinal cord and the spinal nerves (posterior view). Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of Jo...
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Figure 14.52
Normal and abnormal flexion and extension.
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Figure 14.43
Take a blood sample from the side of the finger using a lancet, ensuring that the site of piercing is rotated.
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Figure 14.2
Situation‐Background‐Assessment‐Recommendation (SBAR) tool.
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Figure 14.6
Conduction system of the heart. Auto‐rhythmic fibres in the SA node, located in the right atrial wall, act as the heart's pacemaker, initiating cardia...
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Figure 14.11
A 12‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Source : Reproduced from https://meds.queensu.ca/central/assets/modules/ECG/the_12_lead_ecg.html .
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Figure 14.15
Position of chest electrodes for a 12‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Source : SCST ( ) – The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology ( www.sc...
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Figure 14.19
(a) Normal electrocardiogram tracing. Abnormal electrocardiogram tracings: (b) first‐degree AV block, (c) atrial fibrillation, (d) ventricular tachyca...
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Figure 14.23
Arterial line and transducer set.
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Figure 14.28
Summary of events of inhalation and exhalation. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.32
Changes to partial pressures of oxygen and carbon dioxide (in mmHg) during internal and external respiration. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and De...
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Figure 14.38
Tympanic membrane thermometer.
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Figure 14.42
Negative feedback regulation of the secretion of glucagon and insulin Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wil...
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Figure 14.49
Trapezium squeeze.
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Figure 14.10
Taking a radial pulse
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Figure 14.44
Insert the test strip into the blood glucose monitor and apply the blood to the test strip. Ensure that the window on the test strip is entirely cover...
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Figure 14.3
Taking a radial pulse. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.7
Dorsalis pedis pulse. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.12
Three‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode placement.
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Figure 14.16
Mason–Likar 12‐lead electrocardiogram (ECG) system.
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Figure 14.20
Factors that lead to an increase in blood pressure. Changes noted within green boxes increase cardiac output, whereas changes noted within blue boxes ...
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Figure 14.24
Korotkoff sounds.
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Figure 14.29
Negative feedback mechanisms by which changes in PaCO 2 and blood pH regulate ventilation. Source : Marieb and Hoehn ( ).
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Figure 14.33
Transport of oxygen (O 2 ) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in the blood. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permission of John Wiley...
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Figure 14.39
Summary of filtration, reabsorption and secretion in the nephron and collecting duct. Source : Reproduced from Tortora and Derrickson ( ) with permis...
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Figure 14.46
The brain. Source : Reproduced from Peate and Wild ( ) with permission of John Wiley & Sons.
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Figure 14.50
Pupil size guide.
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Figure 14.34
Position of an oxygen saturation probe.
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Figure 14.45
Read the result.