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Exploring Nursing Specialties, You Need to Know About

Minority Nurse

Their tasks include resuscitation, triage, administering IV drips, and monitoring vital signs so that the patient is well enough to be safely deplaned. In fact, nurses have gone on to careers in art, blogging, and public speaking. Flight nurses must work in high-pressure situations with patients in critical conditions.

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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

They greet patients, record medical histories, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations. They triage patients, assist with diagnostic tests, and help with minor surgical procedures. They assist with daily activities, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and offer emotional support.

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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

Minority Nurse

The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m.

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Emergency Response: The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Animal Emergencies

MedQuest College

This blog will explore the vital role of veterinary technicians in animal emergencies, highlighting their responsibilities and the importance of their work. This involves: – Triage: Prioritizing the severity of the animal’s condition to ensure the most critical cases are treated first.

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LVGO+TDOC: Telehealth is dead. Long live Telehealth!

19 Labs

Note: This blog entry is from , Ram Fish , 19Labs Founder & CEO. To make a remote visit on par with in-person, remotely examining the patient and collecting vital signs are essential. Devices to capture vital signs are becoming cheaper and easier to use — and this is how Livongo built their CDM business.