Chapter 24: Clinical measurement

  • www.rcn.org.uk__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/114484/003196.pdf
    This web page deals with standards for assessing, measuring and monitoring vital signs in infants, children and young people – a guidance on vital signs for all health professionals working in acute and community care to achieve high-quality nursing care.

  • www.ncepod.org.uk
    NCEPOD’s purpose is to improve standards of medical and surgical care by reviewing the management of patients. The reports can be accessed through this site and provide an understanding of the experiences of patients and the quality of care.

  • www.nice.org.uk/CG50
    Key recommendations regarding performing and monitoring patients’ vital signs. This NICE clinical guideline describes how patients in acute hospitals should be monitored to help identify those whose health has become worse and how they should be cared for if this happens.

  • www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/-measuring-vital-signs-an-integrated-teaching-approach/5032313
    How a holistic, integrated approach can help you to learn how to measure vital signs and appreciate their importance from the outset.