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#274: Introduction to Vascular Assessment
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
#274: Introduction to Vascular Assessment
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A key component of your head-to-toe and focused assessments is the vascular assessment. In this episode I’m sharing tips and real-world examples to help you feel more confident at the bedside.
What type of clinical situations warrant a vascular assessment
Tips for taking a proper blood pressure measurement
Pulse assessment, including a key tip on using the Doppler
General vascular assessment techniques including capillary refill, edema and pain
Neurovascular assessment
The 6 P’s of Ischemia
What the Allen test is and how to perform one
Bruits and thrills demystified!
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Learn more about cardiac assessment in Performing A Cardiac Assessment: Episode 250
Learn more about AVMs in AVMs A to Z: Episode 241
Read the article about performing a vascular assessment and view references here.
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
What type of clinical situations warrant a vascular assessment
Tips for taking a proper blood pressure measurement
Pulse assessment, including a key tip on using the Doppler
General vascular assessment techniques including capillary refill, edema and pain
Neurovascular assessment
The 6 P’s of Ischemia
What the Allen test is and how to perform one
Bruits and thrills demystified!
If you enjoyed the PodQuiz at the end of the episode, then you’ll love Study Sesh! This private podcast features over 90 PodQuiz episodes covering a wide range of topics….and more! Sign up here!
Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!
Want a sneak peek into nursing school so you can be prepared and ready? Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today!
Learn more about cardiac assessment in Performing A Cardiac Assessment: Episode 250
Learn more about AVMs in AVMs A to Z: Episode 241
Read the article about performing a vascular assessment and view references here.
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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