Vital Signs

Vital Signs- Dhruv Mehta 3rd year 17Name of guide: Mrs. Divya Gigy

Unit Summary:

Unit summary:Introduction.Definition.Purpose.Normal value of vital signs.Articles required for the procedure.Body temperature( meaning, types of thermometer, sites and procedure).Pulse rate ( meaning, sites, procedure & assessment of pulse).Respiration rate ( meaning and assessment).Blood pressure (meaning, types and procedure).Methods of recording vital signsEvaluation ( questionnaires).

INTRODUCTION

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IntroductionVital signs are done to check functioning and the rhythm of the essential organs.It is a clinical procedure and a part of physical assessment.Vital signs include:TemperaturePulseRespiratory RateBlood Pressure.

DEFINITION

DefinitionVital signs are measurement of the bodys most basic functions that reflect essential body function including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature & blood pressure.

PURPOSES

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Purpose of vital signThe purpose of recording vital signs is to establish a baseline on admission to a hospital, clinical, professional office or other encounter with a health care provider.

When to take vital signs ?On clients admission.According to physicians order.Hospital policy.Standard clinical practice.Assessing client during home visit.Before and after surgical or invasive diagnostic surgical procedure.Before and after administration of the medication that affect the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and neurological system.

Vital signs includes:TemperatureRespiratory rateHeart rate ( pulse rate)Blood pressure

Important considerationA clients normal value may differ from standard range. (due to body built, hereditary, genetics, lifestyle etc)

NORMALVALUESOF VITAL SIGNS

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Normal ranges of vital signTEMPERATURE:The range of normal temperature in adults and children is same.

IN Celsius: 37 C*

IN Farhenite: 98.6 F*

Temperature reference does not change with the age.

RESPIRATORY RATE:For adults:12-20 breathes per minuteFor children's:Infants(