Definition Breathing and oxygen saturation are indicators to assess the respiratory
system
Tujuan Mengetahui frekuensi, irama, dan kedalaman pernapasan dalam satu
menit, serta mengetahui perkiraan kadar oksigen dalam darah dengan
menggunakan alat oximeter
Tools: Oximeter
Procedure :
1. The healthcare staff informs the patient about the examination
Procedure
2. The healthcare staff washes his hands before the examination
3. Position the patient lying down or semi-sitting
4. The healthcare staff counts the respiratory rate in 30 seconds then
multiplied by 2 (if breathing is irregular count the respiratory rate
in 1 full minute)
5. The healthcare staff observe the rhythm of breathing (regular or not)
6. The healthcare staff observes the depth of breathing (followed by
respiratory accessory muscles or not)
7. The healthcare staff check blood oxygen levels with an oximeter
8. Place the oximeter on the patient's finger in a relaxed state
9. Position the hand lower than the heart, wait a few seconds until the
oximeter displays the oxygen saturation number
10. The healthcare staff records the frequency, volume, rhythm of
breathin, and oxygen saturation in the patient's status card
11. The healthcare staff wash their hands after examination
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