Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Vital Signs Monitoring/Instruments and Supplies

Gather these before you practise. Examples link to a photograph.

This list is under review. If something here is not used in this procedure, remove it. If something is missing, add it.

• Blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer and probe covers
  • Malleable probe
• Pulse oximeter
• Watch or clock
• Gloves if indicated
  • Sterile gloves
  • Disposable gloves
  • Non-sterile gloves
• Documentation tools
• Cleaning supplies
• Clean probe cover
• Pulse oximeter probe
• Clock with seconds visible
• Cardiac monitoring
  • Cardiac monitor
  • Blood pressure cuff for automatic monitor
  • Anesthesia monitors
  • Imaging machine and monitor
• Capnography