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Annexe B: Procedures
Unit 1: Procedures to Enable Effective Monitoring of a Person's Condition
10 Vital Signs
Introduction
Assessing the Pulse
Atrial Fibrillation
Assessing the Blood Pressure
Assessing Respirations
Temperature
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calculating BMI
Conclusion
References
11 Venepuncture
Introduction
The Anatomy of the Vein
Site Selection for Venepuncture
Complications of Venepuncture
Undertaking Venepuncture
Haemolysed Samples
Conclusion
References
12 ECG Recording
Introduction
Machine Preparation
Area Preparation (Environment)
Patient Preparation
Lead Placement
Chest Lead Placement
Recording the ECG
Troubleshooting ECG Recordings
Conclusion
References
13 Blood Glucose Assessment
Introduction
Reasons to Measure Blood Glucose
Blood Glucose Levels
Urine Testing of Blood Glucose
Point‐Of‐Care Blood Glucose Testing
Coded Versus Non‐Coded Machines
Quality Control of Blood Glucose Machines
Laboratory Testing of Blood Glucose
Conclusion
References
14 Specimen Collection
Introduction
General Principles of Specimen Collection
Transportation of Specimens
Obtaining a Urine Specimen
Obtaining a Faeces Specimen
Procedure
Obtaining a Sputum Sample
Procedure
Obtaining a Nasal Swab
Procedure
Conclusion
References
15 Recognising and Escalating Signs of All Forms Abuse
Introduction
Recognising Signs of Abuse
Communicating and Escalating Abuse in Practice
Communicating with the Abused Individual
Being Open – Duty of Candour
Whistleblowing
References
16 Recognising and Escalating Signs of Self‐harm and/or Suicidal Ideation
Introduction
Self‐Harm
Communicating with an Individual About Self‐Harm
Triage/Initial Assessment
Consent
Mental Capacity
Psychosocial Assessment Following Self‐Harm
Suicide
Recognising Suicidal Ideation in Practice
Communicating with Those Who Feel Suicidal
References
17 Basic Mental Health First Aid
Introduction
Basic MHFA
Basic