watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPkgPyrBbis&t=1199s CAREGIVING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA IN TAKING VITAL SIGN ALIGNED WITH MELCS Two kinds of Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs BP-Apparatus Use for measuring blood pressure. Blood Pressure The pressure of blood in our circulatory system. Stethoscope An instrument which is used for listening to the action of the heart, lungs, etc., usually consisting of a circular piece placed against the chest, with tubes leading to earpieces. Types of BP-Apparatus BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer) BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer) Parts of BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer) BP Apparatus Aneroid (sphygmomanometer) BP Apparatus Mercurial (sphygmomanometer) A mercury-based unit has a manually inflatable cuff attached by tubing to the unit that is calibrated in millimeters of mercury. BP Apparatus Mercurial (sphygmomanometer) BP Apparatus Digital (sphygmomanometer) A digital unit is mercury free and consists of a cuff that can be applied with one hand for self-testing. BP Apparatus Digital (sphygmomanometer) Body Temperature The balance between heat produced and heat lost is the body temperature. Normal Adult body temperature 37°C Thermometer An instrument use for taking temperature. Types of Thermometer Clinical Thermometer An eradicated unit due to its mercury content which dangerous to people. It is made of glass with a narrowing above the bulb so that the mercury column stays in position even when the instrument is removed. Digital Thermometer This unit is inserted into the mouth under the tongue, under the armpit or into the anus. This thermometer displays the reading in the LCD. *No mercury content Ear Digital Thermometer This unit measures the heat coming from the eardrum. This release of heat is converted into a temperature and displayed on an LCD. Infrared thermometer with laser pointer This unit measures temperature using thermal radiation emitted by the body. It is also called laser thermometer if a laser is utilized to aid in aiming the thermometer. *Known as non-contact thermometer. Help the caregiver in monitoring the blood pressure and body temperature of the patient