Video Resources
A series of short videos (around 3 minutes each) describe how to take measurements from residents correctly (such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation), spot the soft signs of deterioration, and prevent the spread of infection.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrVQaAxyJE3cJ1fB9K2poc9pXn7b9WcQg
1. Introduction to serious illness for carers | |
2. Preventing the spread of infection | |
3. Soft signs of deterioration | |
4. NEWS What is it? | |
5. Measuring the respiratory rate | |
6. Measuring oxygen saturation | |
7. Measuring blood pressure | |
8. Measuring the heart rate | |
9. Measuring level of alertness | |
10. How to measure temperature | |
11. Calculating and recording a NEWS score | |
12. Structured communication and escalation | |
13. Treatment escalation plans and resuscitation | |
14. Recognising deterioration with a learning disability |