Vital Signs
What are the five vital signs?
Temperature Blood Pressure Respiration Pulse SPO2 Pain
Define Radiation
Give an example
The diffusion or dissemination of heat by electromagnetic waves
ex. The body gives off waves of heat from uncovered surfaces
What are the normal vital signs for adults ?
Temperature 96.4-99.5
Pulse 60-100
Respirations 12-20
Blood Pressure 120/80
When do you take vital signs?
ASAP
DOCTORS ORDERS
AS OFTEN AS IS REQUIRED
HOSPITAL/facility policy
Define convection
Give example
The dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density
ex fan blows cool air across the surface of a warm body
What are the normal vital signs for a child
Temperature 96-99 (35.6-37.2)
Pulse 65-130
Respirations 15-25
Blood pressure 95/57
What are two types of body temperature measurements
1. Core – tympanic, rectal
2. Surface – oral, axillary, temporal artery
Define Evaporation
Give example
The conversion of a liquid to a vapor
ex body fluid in the form of perspiration and insensible loss is vaporized from the skin
What are normal vital signs for a toddler
Temperature 96-99
Pulse 70-150
Respirations 20-40
Blood pressure 88/42
What are the pulse sites
Femoral
Carotid
Radial
BrachialPopliteal
Posterior tibial
Dorsal pedis
Define conduction
give example
The transfer of heat to another object during direct contact
ex The body transfers heat to an ice pack causing the ice to melt
What are infants normal vital signs
Temperature 96-99.7
Pulse 85-170
Respirations 30-50
Blood pressure 85/30
What are adolescents normal vital signs
Temperature 96.4-99.5
Pulse 60-115
Respirations 12-20
Blood pressure 102/60
What things can you do to warm and cool a patient
To warm - blankets, warm IV fluids, more clothing
To cool- ice, cold IVfluid,less clothing
Normal vital signs for newborns
Temperature 97.2-99.9 (36.2-37.7)
Pulse 95-170
Respirations 30-60
Blood pressure 60-70/40