Essay of Vital Signs
Essay of Vital Signs
Essay of Vital Signs
Abril 2024.
Materia: Ingles
Universidad Tamaulipeca
Licenciatura en Enfermería.
INTRODUCTION
Vital signs show that your body is also functioning. It is usually measured in the doctor's
office often as part of a medical checkup or during an emergency medical visit. And the
review includes: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Body Temperature and
Oxygen Saturation.
DEVELOPMENT
The five main vital signs that healthcare providers frequently evaluate are:
It is the measurement of heart rate, it is the number of times the heart beats per minute.
As the heart pumps blood through the arteries, they expand and contract with the flow
of blood.
Breathing frequency:
It is the number of breaths per minute. Generally, it is measured while at rest. It simply
involves counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting the number of times
the chest rises. The normal respiratory rate of a healthy patient is 15-20 breaths per
Blood pressure:
Blood pressure (blood pressure) is the force exerted by blood against the arterial walls
as the heart contracts and relaxes. Every time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the
arteries. Higher blood pressure occurs when the heart contracts. When the heart
relaxes, blood pressure decreases. The highest number is called the Systolic pressure
and the lowest number is the Diastolic pressure. High blood pressure directly increases
Body temperature:
A person's normal body temperature varies depending on gender, recent activity, food
and fluid consumption, time of day, and, in women, the stage of the menstrual cycle.
In a healthy adult, normal body temperature can range from 97.8°F (36.5°C) to 99°F
(37.2°C).
Oxygen saturation:
It refers to the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells, which receive oxygen in the
lungs and then transport it to the rest of the body. People who have medical conditions,
such as lung disease, may not have enough oxygen in their red blood cells.
CONCLUSION
They are useful for assessing bodily functions, and thus assessing a person's level of
physical functioning. They are fundamental when it comes to detecting diseases and, in
fact, they are very important when establishing the management of the disease.
Patient.
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