Here are some important facts about vital signs! 💔Pulse💔-Apical Pulse is MOST accurate and best for assessment-Never check a radial or carotid pulse with your THUMB! (Your own thumb has a pulse!)🫀 Blood Pressure 🫀 -Manual blood pressures are more accurate than automatic/electronic! If you get an alarming reading on the electronic cuff, take a manual! 🫁Oxygen Saturation 🫁-Carbon monoxide (CO) will not show on a pulse oximeter-COPD patients or those with sleep apnea are expected to have lowe

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter