Notes on vital signs

The method of checking vital signs is determined by the reaction of the electrocardiogram. When we judge whether a person is dead or not, we look at the beating of the electrocardiogram, which reflects the beating of the heart. Because it is impossible to tell whether a vegetative person is dead or not, we can only look at the electrocardiogram to judge the heartbeat. This needs to be checked in the hospital before it can be cleared, and when doing the electrocardiogram, we must pay attention to replacement and disinfection.

The main purpose of ECG monitoring is to observe whether there are any changes in the patient's vital signs, especially ECG activity. It can also monitor respiration, blood oxygen, blood pressure and heart rate to see if the patient's heart rate has become faster or slower. It should be judged based on the different symptoms of each patient, and correct monitoring must be carried out. If there is a fluctuation in blood pressure, it proves that the patient is uncomfortable and needs to be resolved in time.

There are many things to pay attention to when using ECG monitoring. Be sure to take out the ECG lead wire, then align the convex side with the groove of the ECG jack on the host panel and insert it in. Generally, the ECG lead wire will have five electrode heads connected. The electrodes at the five positions need to be wiped and then disinfected and cleaned with ethanol. This is mainly to remove sweat and stratum corneum on the skin to avoid poor contact problems. The ground wire should also be connected so that it can display normally.

When performing ECG monitoring, it is also necessary to pay attention to clip the lead wire with the lapel clip, and it is best to clip it on the bed and fix it. The patient's family and the patient themselves should be advised not to pull the lead wire and electrode wire at will. For patients who need continuous monitoring, if their condition permits, the monitoring position should be changed every six to eight hours to avoid unnecessary impact on the skin due to continuous monitoring of the same place.

If it has been used for three consecutive days, the cuff should be replaced and disinfected in time to avoid odor and increase comfort. Whether it is monitoring children or adults, attention should be paid to the adjustment of pressure values ​​and the selection of cuffs to avoid confusion.

The above introduces the purpose and precautions of ECG monitoring. There are still many precautions for ECG monitoring. ECG monitoring is a very important examination method for patients. Therefore, when performing ECG monitoring, patients themselves should pay attention to it and use it correctly. Do not pull the connecting wires randomly, which will make the test results inaccurate.