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Explain the procedure to the patient.
Get the thermometer, disinfect from bulb to stem.
Read the thermometer if in the level of 35ºC, if not shake the thermometer until it reaches to 35ºC.
Instruct the patient to open mouth and place thermometer under the patients tongue then instruct patient to closemouth.

Taking the PULSE Rate

While waiting for the appropriate time, palpate radial artery and count pulse for 1 minute in the proper.

Taking the RESPIRATORY Rate

Proceed to counting the pulse rate for 1 minute. Observing the proper technique, 1 hand still holding unto the radial artery. Record both RR & PR.

Taking the BLOOD PRESSURE

Apply the BP cuff with arm hyper extended.
Palpate brachial artery with left hand, put the stethoscope unto the ear with the earpiece the patient
Inflate cuff till pulsation disappears and add 30 mmHg
Place diaphragm bell of stethoscope over brachial artery
Release valve slowly, take systole, then diastole.
Remove cuff and record BP.
Remove Oral thermometer from the mouth
Wipe thermometer from stem to bulb.
Read the temperature and record.
Disinfect thermometer properly.
Record TRP and Graph properly.

Be familiar first with the Normal Vital Signs by Age:

Age	Oral TemperatureIn Degrees Celsius (Fahrenheit)	Pulse (Average and Ranges)	Respirations (Average and Ranges)	Blood Pressure (mm Hg)
Newborns	36.8 (98.2) axillary	130 (80 to 180)	35 (30 to 80)	73/55
1 year	36.8 (98.2) axillary	120 (80 to 140)	30 (20 to 40)	90/55
5 to 8 years	37 (98.6)	100 (75 to 120)	20 (15 to 25)	95/57
10 years	37 (98.6)	70 (50 to 90)	19 (15 to 25)	102/62
Teen	37 (98.6)	75 (50 to 90)	18 (15 to 25)	120/80
Adult	37 (98.6)	80 (60 to 100)	16 (12 to 20)	120/80
Older adult (more than 70 years)	37 (98.6)	70 (60 to 100)	16 (15 to 20)	Possible increase diastolic

VITALS SIGNS

Procedures Checklist

NAME:_____________________________YEAR & SECTION:____________DATE:___________

Preparation		Remarks
Preparation		Remarks	Incorrectly
1.	A.) Temperature – Clinical signs of fever – Clinical signs of hypothermia – Client’s readiness for the procedure – Site most appropriate for measurement – Factors that may alter core body temperature – Clinical signs of cardiovascular alteration, other than pulse rate, rhythm, or volume C.) Respiration – Skin and mucus membrane color – Position assumed for breathing – Signs of cerebral anoxia – Chest movement – Activity tolerance – Chest pain – Dyspnea Medications affecting respiratory rate. D.) Blood Pressure – Signs and symptoms of hypertension – Signs and symptoms of hypotension – Factors affecting blood pressure.
Assemble equipment and Supply: – Thermometer – Cotton balls with alcohol or alcohol wipes – Tissue /wipes – Watch with a second hand or indicator. – Stethoscope – Blood pressure cuff of the appropriate size – Sphygmomanometer
1.	Identify the client properly and explain what you are going to do, why it is necessary, and how he can cooperate.
Wash hand and observe other appropriate infection control procedure
Provide for client privacy.
Place the client in the appropriate position
1.	Wipe the armpit with tissue paper or ask the client to do it if able
Wipe the thermometer from bulb to stem with alcoholized cotton ball.
Place the thermometer on the client’s opposite side.
Wait for appropriate amount of time. (While waiting for the time, the nurse can now assess the other vital signs.)
Remove the thermometer and wipe with the tissue if necessary.
Read the temperature.
Wipe the thermometer with alcoholized cotton ball from stem to bulb. Return to container.
1.	Palpate and count the pulse. Place two or three middle fingers lightly and squarely over the pulse point.
Count for one full minute and note the pulse rhythm and volume.
1.	Place the client’s arm across the chest and observe the chest movements while supposedly taking radial pulse.
Count the respiratory rate for 1 full minute. An inhalation and an exhalation is counted as one respiration. Observe the depth, rhythm, and character or respiration.
1.	The elbow should be slightly fixed with the palm of the hand facing up and the forearm supported at heart level.
Expose the upper arm
Wrap the deflated cuff evenly around the upper arm. Locate the brachial artery. Apply the center of the bladder directly over the artery.
For an adult, place the lower border of the cuff appropriately 2.5 cm (1 inch) above the antecubital space.
If this is the client’s initial examination, perform a preliminary palpatory determination of systolic pressure.
Palpate the brachial artery with fingertips.
Close the valve on the pump by turning the knob clockwise.
Pump the cuff until you no longer feel the brachial pulse. At that pressure, the blood cannot flow through the artery. Note the pressure on the sphygmomanometer at which pulse is no longer felt.
Release the pressure completely in the cuff, and wait for one to two minutes before making further measurements.
Position the stethoscope appropriately
Clean the earpieces of the stethoscope with alcohol.
Warm the amplifier by rubbing it with the palm of your hand.
Insert the ear attachments of the stethoscope in your ears so that they tilt slightly forward.
Ensure that the stethoscope hands freely from the ears to the diaphragm.
Place the bell of the amplifier of the stethoscope over the brachial pulse. Hold the diaphragm with thumb and index finger.
Auscultate the client’s blood pressure.
Pump the cuff until the sphygmomanometer reads 30 mm Hg above the point where the brachial pulse disappeared.
Release the valve of the cuff carefully so that the pressure decreases at the rate of 2-3 mm Hg per second.
As the pressure falls, identify the mamometer reading at each of five phases, if possible.
Deflate the cuff rapidly.
Wait one or two minutes before making further determinations.
Repeat the above steps once or twice as necessary to confirm the accuracy of the reading.
If this is the client initially examination, repeat the procedure on the client’s other arm.
Remove the cuff.
Wipe the cuff with an approved disinfectant.
Document in the client’s record (TPR Sheet): B.) The pulse rate and rhythm Report pertinent assessment date according to agency policy.

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Mid 17th century (denoting property owned by a married woman): from medieval Latin, based on Greek parapherna ‘property apart from a dowry’, from para ‘distinct from’ + pherna (from phernē ‘dower’).

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Vital signs
Medical diagnostics
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 (often shortened to just vitals) are a group of the 4 to 6 most important signs that indicate the status of the body’s vital (life-sustaining) functions. These measurements are taken to help assess the general physical health of a person, give clues to possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery.^[1]^[2] The normal ranges for a person’s vital signs vary with age, weight, gender, and overall health.^[3]

There are four primary vital signs: body temperature, blood pressure, pulse (heart rate), and breathing rate (respiratory rate), often notated as BT, BP, HR, and RR. However, depending on the clinical setting, the vital signs may include other measurements called the 'fifth vital sign' or 'sixth vital sign'. Vital signs are recorded using the LOINC internationally accepted standard coding system.^[4]^[5]

Early warning scores have been proposed that combine the individual values of vital signs into a single score. This was done in recognition that deteriorating vital signs often precede cardiac arrest and/or admission to the intensive care unit. Used appropriately, a rapid response team can assess and treat a deteriorating patient and prevent adverse outcomes.^[6]^[7]^[8]

1Primary vital signs
2Other signs

Primary vital signs[edit]

There are four primary vital signs which are standard in most medical settings:

Heart rate or Pulse

The equipment needed is a thermometer, a sphygmomanometer, and a watch. Though a pulse can be taken by hand, a stethoscope may be required for a patient with a very weak pulse.

Temperature[edit]

Temperature recording gives an indication of core body temperature which is normally tightly controlled (thermoregulation) as it affects the rate of chemical reactions. Body temperature is maintained through a balance of the heat produced by the body and the heat lost from the body.

Temperature can be recorded in order to establish a baseline for the individual's normal body temperature for the site and measuring conditions. The main reason for checking body temperature is to solicit any signs of systemic infection or inflammation in the presence of a fever (temp > 38.5 °C/101.3 °F or sustained temp > 38 °C/100.4 °F), or elevated significantly above the individual's normal temperature. Other causes of elevated temperature include hyperthermia.

Temperature depression (hypothermia) also needs to be evaluated. It is also noteworthy to review the trend of the patient's temperature. A fever of 38 °C is not necessarily indicate an ominous sign if the patient's previous temperature has been higher.

Pulse[edit]

The pulse is the rate at which the heart beats while pumping blood through the arteries, recorded as beats per minute (bpm). It may also be called 'heart rate'. The pulse is commonly taken at the wrist (radial artery). Alternative sites include the elbow (brachial artery), the neck (carotid artery), behind the knee (popliteal artery), or in the foot (dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial arteries). The pulse rate can also be measured by listening directly to the heartbeat using a stethoscope. The pulse varies with age: a newborn or infant can have a heart rate of 130–150 bpm, a toddler of 100–120 bpm, an older child of 60–100 bpm, an adolescent of 80–100 bpm, and an adult of 50–80 bpm.

Respiratory rate[edit]

Average respiratory rates vary between ages, but the normal reference range for people age 18 to 65 is 16–20 breaths per minute.^[9] The value of respiratory rate as an indicator of potential respiratory dysfunction has been investigated but findings suggest it is of limited value. Respiratory rate is a clear indicator of acidotic states, as the main function of respiration is removal of CO₂ leaving bicarbonate base in circulation.

Blood pressure[edit]

Main article: Blood pressure § Measurement

The blood pressure is recorded as two readings: a high systolic pressure, which occurs during the maximal contraction of the heart, and the lower diastolic or resting pressure. A normal blood pressure would be 120 being the systolic over 80, the diastolic. Usually the blood pressure is read from the left arm unless there is some damage to the arm. The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure is called the pulse pressure. The measurement of these pressures is now usually done with an aneroid or electronic sphygmomanometer. The classic measurement device is a mercury sphygmomanometer, using a column of mercury measured off in millimeters. In the United States and UK, the common form is millimeters of mercury, whilst elsewhere SI units of pressure are used. There is no natural 'normal' value for blood pressure, but rather a range of values that on increasing are associated with increased risks. The guideline acceptable reading also takes into account other co-factors for disease. Therefore, elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is variously defined when the systolic number is persistently over 140–160 mmHg. Low blood pressure is hypotension. Blood pressures are also taken at other portions of the extremities. These pressures are called segmental blood pressures and are used to evaluate blockage or arterial occlusion in a limb (see Ankle brachial pressure index).

Other signs[edit]

In the U.S., in addition to the above four, many providers are required or encouraged by government technology-in-medicine laws to record the patient's height, weight, and body mass index.^[10] Unlike the traditional vital signs, these measurements are not useful for assessing acute changes in state because of the rate at which they change; however, they are useful for assessing the impact of prolonged illness or chronic health problems.

The definition of vital signs may also vary with the setting of the assessment. EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians), in particular, are taught to measure the vital signs of: respiration, pulse, skin, pupils, and blood pressure as 'the 5 vital signs' in a non-hospital setting.^[11]

Fifth vital signs[edit]

The 'fifth vital sign' may refer to a few different parameters.

Pain is considered a standard fifth vital sign in some organizations such as the U.S. Veterans Affairs.^[12] Pain is measured on a 0-10 pain scale based on subjective patient reporting and may be unreliable.^[13] Some studies show that recording pain routinely may not change management.^[14]^[15]^[16]
Menstrual cycle^[17]^[18]
Oxygen saturation (as measured by pulse oximetry)^[19]^[20]^[21]
Blood Glucose level ^[22]

Sixth vital signs[edit]

There is no standard 'sixth vital sign'; its use is more informal and discipline-dependent than the above.

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End-tidal CO
2.^[23]^[24]
Functional status^[25]
Shortness of breath^[26]
Gait speed^[27]
Delirium ^[28]

Variations by age[edit]

Reference ranges for blood pressure
Stage	Approximate age	Systolic		Diastolic
Stage	Approximate age	Range	Typical example	Range	Typical example
Infants	1 to 12 months	75-100^[29]	85	50–70^[29]	60
Toddlers	1 to 4 years	80-110^[29]	95	50–80^[29]	65
Preschoolers	3 to 5 years	80-110^[29]	95	50–80^[29]	65
School age	6 to 13 years	85-120^[29]	100	55–80^[29]	65
Adolescents	13 to 18 years	95-140^[29]	115	60–90^[29]	75

Children and infants have respiratory and heart rates that are faster than those of adults as shown in the following table:

Age	Normal heart rate (beats per minute)		Normal respiratory rate (breaths per minute)
Age	Range^[30]	Typical example	Range^[31]	Typical example
Newborn	100–160^[32]	130	30–50	40
0–5 months	90–150	120	25–40	30
6–12 months	80–140	110	20–30	25
1–3 years	80–130	105	20–30	25
3–5 years	80–120	100	20–30	25
6–10 years	70–110	90	15–30	20
11–14 years	60–105	80	12–20	16
15–20 years	60–100	80	12–30^{[citation needed]}	20

Monitoring[edit]

Monitoring of vital parameters most commonly includes at least blood pressure and heart rate, and preferably also pulse oximetry and respiratory rate. Multimodal monitors that simultaneously measure and display the relevant vital parameters are commonly integrated into the bedside monitors in intensive care units, and the anesthetic machines in operating rooms. These allow for continuous monitoring of a patient, with medical staff being continuously informed of the changes in general condition of a patient.

While monitoring has traditionally been done by nurses and doctors, a number of companies are developing devices which can be used by consumers themselves. These include Scanadu and Azoi.