On completion of this module you will be expected to have a critical understanding of the relevance and importance of physiological monitoring in stroke patients.
You will learn:
- The important physiological parameters that you can monitor
- Alternative methods of monitoring each parameter including the common pitfalls which need to be avoided
- Acceptable ranges of values for each parameter and the most important common causes of deviation from normal values
- Possible effects on patient outcomes of uncorrected abnormal parameters
- Appropriate responses and actions you should make to abnormal readings
- The benefits that your prompt interventions have on patient outcomes
- To adapt your monitoring of different physiological parameters as the patient’s condition changes
The following physiological parameters will be covered in this module:
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate / pulse
- Blood glucose
- Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
- Temperature
- Conscious level
Page last reviewed: 12 Oct 2020
