Week 9 Lecture: Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular System
- Review of anatomy & physiology
- Changes with age
- Techniques of examination
- Screening for health promotion
Special Considerations
- Health Promotion
- Lifespan
- Psychosocial
- Cultural/Environmental assessment
Documentation of findings
- Assessment of heart sounds
- Palpation and auscultation of arterial pulses
- Inspection and palpation of peripheral perfusion
Laboratory: Assessment techniques and use of equipment