
    Calculate the total length of antimicrobial protective padding needed for a pentagonal vital signs monitor in the ICU, where each side of the monitor measures the same length in centimeters. The padding must cover the entire perimeter of the display to maintain sterility and prevent contamination in the critical care environment.
    

    
import math

def perimeter_pentagon(a):
    """
    Calculate the total length of antimicrobial protective padding needed for a pentagonal vital signs monitor in the ICU, where each side of the monitor measures the same length in centimeters. The padding must cover the entire perimeter of the display to maintain sterility and prevent contamination in the critical care environment.
    

    """
import math

def perimeter_pentagon(a):
    """
    Calculate the total length of antimicrobial protective padding needed for a pentagonal vital signs monitor in the ICU, where each side of the monitor measures the same length in centimeters. The padding must cover the entire perimeter of the display to maintain sterility and prevent contamination in the critical care environment.
    

    """
    perimeter = 5 * a
    return perimeter