485 Vital Sign parameters

[DriBak]

I am in Texas, if that matters. What are you nurses using as standard vital sign parameters (if any).

[caliotter3]

Are you referring to vs measurements or whether or not vs are taken? I go by anything spelled out by the doctor on the 485. As far as measurements, standard norms noting peculiarities of patient, e.g. runs 96 to 97 temp. Take vs if patient presents with a change of condition. If the 485 says prn, then prn, otherwise I usually take vs as a matter of course at the beginning of my shift. I ask the patient if it is ok with them, if they refuse, then I write on my note that they refused. Other than that, I go by the doctor's orders and explain this to the patient so that they understand. Some people absolutely refuse to have their vs taken, so we note that each and every time. HTH

[dmdrn73]

Depending on the patient, I use these perameters...

HR >110-120,

BP >160-170/90-100

RR > 30

Temp

O2 sat