Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners by Whelan Angela; Hughes Elaine; & Elaine Hughes

Author:Whelan, Angela; Hughes, Elaine; & Elaine Hughes [Whelan, Angela & Hughes, Elaine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Published: 2016-03-28T00:00:00+00:00

Summary

In this chapter the skills of recording a respiratory rate, measuring a peak flow and suctioning technique were explored. Observation and communication are essential skills, as well as effective recording and reporting.

Case study 9.1

Melanie Jones is a 14-year-old girl admitted with an acute asthmatic attack. This is her first admission to hospital and she is very frightened.

What factors should you consider when admitting her and recording her respiratory rate?

Discuss what you might expect, in terms of her rate, depth, pattern, sound, regularity and colour.

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