VITAL SIGNS
* Vital signs are measurements that helps in checking a human
body's basic functions , such as - BREATHING, HEART RATE,
TEMPERATURE, BLOOD PRESSURE .
* They usually serve as the first step of every medical evaluation or examination .
* They help medical proffesionals detect the presence of any underlying conditions that could be affecting a patient's health .
* Normal vital signs for a healthy adult :
> Blood pressure - 90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg ;
> Breathing - 12 to 18 Breathes per minute ;
> Pulse - 60 to 100 beats per minute ;
> Temperature - 97.8'F to 99.1'F ( 36.5'c to 37.3'C )
* Factors that affect vital signs :-
> Age ,
> Sex ,
> Weight ,
> Exercise capability ,
> Overall health ,
> Time of day ,
> Recent activity ,
> Food and Fluid consumption ,
> Medication ,
> Menstrual cycle ( for women ) , etc
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