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we use the emergency severity index (ESI) it is a 5 tiered triage classifying system but you might be able to modify it to a 4 tiered to work for you. It takes into account the severity of the illness as well as the number of resources that are expected to be used for the patient. you can find the algorithm on line at the ahrq website. Emergency Severity Index Implementation Handbook: Figure 3-1a. ESI Triage Algorithm it gives guidelines for danger zone vitals. I hope this helps!

Thanks everyone. I'm glad to see that everyone has the same basic policy. I'm finishing my dissertation and it focuses on the frequency of vitals in the ED and how it's affected by crowding. In my literature review i didn't find many research article on the frequency of vitals (except with post ops and inpatients). The hospital where i did my study had a policy, and i figured that other hospitals would also, but I wanted to see what you all thought. Thanks for your responses! I appreciate it!

Hi everyone. I just finished a study on monitoring vital signs in the ER. I had LOTS of missing temps. how often do you repeat temps in your ER on "regular" ER patients and on boarders? Thanks for your input!