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2. Vital signs - Wikipedia

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   An anesthetic machine with integrated systems for monitoring of several vital parameters, including blood pressure and heart rate. Purpose. assess the general physical health of a person. Vital signs (also known as vitals) are a group of the four to six most crucial medical signs that indicate the status of the body's vital (life-sustaining ...

3. What Are Vital Signs, and Why Are They Important? - Healthline

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   Takeaway. Doctors measure vital signs, like blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, to understand how a body is functioning and to detect and monitor health issues. Vital signs are ...

4. Early warning score - Wikipedia

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   An early warning score ( EWS) is a guide used by medical services to quickly determine the degree of illness of a patient. It is based on the vital signs ( respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood pressure, pulse / heart rate, AVPU response ). [1] Scores were developed in the late 1990s when studies showed that in-hospital ...

5. What Your Child’s Heart Rate and Other Vital Signs Tell You

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   Note that normal vital sign values for children are different than they are for adults. They also vary depending on age, sex, and weight. The four vital signs are: Body temperature;

6. Orthostatic vital signs - Wikipedia

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   Orthostatic vital signs are a series of vital signs of a patient taken while the patient is supine, then again while standing. [1] The results are only meaningful if performed in the correct order (starting with supine position). [2] [3] [4] Used to identify orthostatic hypotension, [5] orthostatic vital signs are commonly taken in triage ...

7. How to Read a Vital Signs Monitor - WebMD

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   This usually involves a beeping noise and a flashing color. Many will highlight the problem reading in some way. If one or more vital signs spikes or drops sharply, the alarm may get louder ...

8. Pediatric Vital Signs: A Mom's Guide - Healthline

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   School-age (6 to 11 years old) The average vital signs of a child who is 6 to 11 years old are: heart rate: 75 to 118 beats per minute. respiratory rate: 18 to 25 breaths per minute. blood ...

9. Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP): Understanding Readings and Mmore

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   In general, most people need a MAP of at least 60 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or greater to ensure enough blood flow to vital organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys. Doctors usually ...