vital signs and the first aid kit

• Vital signs


  Measurements of the body's most basic functions
• Vital signs


  • Pulse rate
  • Respiration rate
  • Temperature
  • Blood pressure
• Pulse rate


  Measure of the number of heartbeats per minute
• Pulse rate

  • Normal range: 60-100 bpm (beats per minute)
• Respiration rate


  Measure of the number of breathing cycles per minute
• Respiration rate


  • Normal range: 16-30 cpm (cycles per minute)
• Temperature


  Hotness or coldness of a body
• Temperature


  • Normal range: 36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius
• Blood pressure


  Force of blood on the blood vessels
• Blood pressure


  • Normal range: 90-120 / 60-80 mmHg (millimeter of mercury)
• First aid


  Emergency care given immediately to an injured person
• Alcohol is used as an antiseptic/disinfectant
• Povidone iodine is used as an antiseptic/disinfectant and speeds up wound recovery
• Gauze pad is used to cover large wounds
• Adhesive (surgical) tape is used to hold gauze pad in place
• Cotton balls/buds are used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants
• Adhesive bandage is used to cover small wounds
• Gloves are used as cover for the hand to prevent wound contamination before applying any antiseptics and ointments
• Spirit of ammonia is used as first aid for fainting
• Elastic bandage is used to support injuries such as sprains, fractures, dislocation, etc.
• Liniment is used to temporarily remove pain
• Brown paper bag is used as first aid for hyperventilation
• Thermometer is used to check temperature
• Sphygmomanometer is used to check blood pressure
• Whistle is used for communication
• Flashlight is used as source of temporary light
• Medicines are used for oral treatment of specific diseases
• Manual is used as reference for the first-aid kit