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Vital Signs

Ranges and Contraindications

TermDefinition
Normal O2 saturation 95-100%
Mild hypoxia 91-94%
Moderate hypoxia 86-90%
Severe hypoxia <85%
Normal RR for newborns 44 resp per min
Normal RR for infants 20-40 resp per min
Normal RR for children(1-7) 18-30 resp per min
Normal RR for adults 12-20 resp per min
Eupnea Normal breathing
Apnea Breathing stops for a short period of time
Tachypnea Abnormally rapid and shallow breathing, usually indicates respiratory distress
dyspnea shortness of breath
Normal HR 60-100 bpm
Tachycardia >100 bmp
Bradycardia <60 bpm
Gender difference in HR Males typically 7-8 bpm slower
Systolic Pressure BP during heart contraction
Diastolic pressure BP during heart relaxation
When not to take BP mastectomy, lymphedema, lymph node removal arm or side of dialysis shunt w/ open wounds, sores, incisions w/ birth control implant Any reason given by physician to not take BP on specified arm
When to stop PT(DBP) DBP increase >20mmHG or decreases >10mmHG DBP >110mmHG
When to stop PT(SBP) Doesn't increase with proportion to exercise SBP >200mmHG
Normal BP 110-139 mmHg/ 60-89 mmHg
Elevated 120-129/60-79
Hypertension stage 1 130-139/80-89
Hypertension stage 2 >140/>90
Hypertension crisis >180/>120
Created by: lizU
 

 



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