Circulation

  1. EKG shall be present continuously
  2. Arterial blood pressure and heart rate shall be determined and monitored at least every five minutes
  3. Circulatory function shall be continually evaluated at least by one of the following
    • palpation of pulse
    • auscultation of heart sounds
    • tracing of intra-arterial pressure
    • pulse plethysmography
    • oximetry