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

Gather these before you practise. The list comes from this module's developer worksheet.

Where we hold a photograph the item links to it. If something here is not used in this procedure, remove it, and if something is missing, add it.

• Blood pressure cuff (manual and/or automatic)
  • Adult blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer and probe covers
  • Digital thermometer
• Pulse oximeter
  • Pulse oximeter sensor on hand
• Watch or clock with second hand
  • Wall clock
• Gloves if needed
  • Sterile gloves
• Cardiac monitor if indicated
  • Cardiac monitor
• Documentation tools (paper chart, observation sheet, or EMR)
• Cleaning wipes/disinfectant
  • Alcohol wipes or disinfectant wipes for cleaning reusable equipment