Skill of the Week: Accurate Vital Signs Measurement. As we celebrate Medical Assistant Week, our students are strengthening their essential skills — mastering both manual and digital techniques to take accurate readings for blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Why does it matter? Because vital signs are often the first clue to changes in a patient’s health. Quality care starts here. . . #skilloftheweek #vitalsigns #medicalassisting #medicalassistant #medicalassistantweek #learnin

Pediatric Vital Signs🩺👧 Start with the least invasive method → RR, HR, BP, Temp 🫁Respiratory rate Watch the chest or belly rise & fall, especially in infants = belly breathers Count 60 secs 🩺Heart Rate Apical pulse in infants & toddlers Count 60 secs 🫀Blood Pressure Make sure the cuff size is correct — too small or too big will alter your reading! 🌡️Temperature Rectal = most accurate Axillary = most common Oral = can follow directions Get the Pediatrics Flashcards here 👉 https://nurseinth