Lab Preparation
Dress in lab clothing which will allow full access to the UE to the axilla and full access to the LE to the groin. Lycra tights/shorts (e.g., UnderArmor) is recommended for students who require extra warmth/layers during lab practice.
Skills to refresh prior lab include:
- vital sign assessment: particularly BP
- girth measurements: choose a bony landmark as a reference point and document the distance from the landmark as you take measurements. Be consistent with units of measure (cm/inches)
- s/sxs of excessive compression: numbness, tingling, decreased active motion, increased swelling/discoloration distally
- manual contact with lumbrical grip
