What are vital characters?
Vility signs are measurements of the most basic functions of the body.
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Body temperature
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Pulse Frep
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Breathing frequency (breathing)
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Blood pressure
Vital signs help detect or follow medical problems.
What is the body temperature?
The normal body temperature of a person varies depending on gender, recent activity, food and liquid consumption, time of the day and in women, the scene of the menstrual cycle.(37.2 ° C) For a healthy adult you can take in one of the following ways:
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Oral.Temperature can be taken through the mouth using a digital thermometer using an electronic probe to measure the body temperature.
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Rectal.Temperatures that are taken rectally are usually 0.5 ° F to 0.7 ° F higher than when this is taken by the mouth.
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Armpit (axillær).Temperatures can be taken under the arm with the help of a digital thermometer.
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Van Oor.A special thermometer can quickly measure the temperature of the eardrum, which reflects the core temperature of the body (the temperature of the internal organs).
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By skin.A special thermometer can quickly measure the temperature of the skin on the pan.Some thermometers do not require contact with the skin to get a temperature lecture.
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Intern.This method is common in people who are critically ill in an intensive care unit (ICU).
Body temperature can be abnormal due to fever (high temperature) or hypothermia (low temperature) .1 degrees or more above the normal temperature of 98.6 ° F, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Glass mometers that contain mercury
Exposure to mercury can be toxic and pose a threat to the health of a person and for the environment., state and state and federal laws.Contact your local health department, removal authority or fire brigade for information about how you can remove the Mercury thermometers well.
What is the heart rate frequency?
The heart rate frequency is a measurement of the heart rate.This is the number of times that the heart is correct per day. Minute.When the heart pushes blood through the arteries, the arteries are expanded and contract with the blood flow.
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Heartbeat
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The strength of the heartbeat
The normal wrist of healthy adults varies from 60 to 100 strokes per day. Minute.Heart rate nearly 40 strokes per day. Minute without problems.
To check your heart rate
When the heart forces blood through the arteries, you feel beats by pressing the arteries that are close to the surface of the skin on certain points in the body., through the wrist or in the groin.For most people it is easiest to take the wrist off the wrist. If you use the lower neck, make sure you do not press too hard.Never press on both sides of the lower neck on impulses.
If you take your heart rate:
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Use the first and second fingertips, press firmly but carefully on the arteries until you feel a heartbeat.
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Start counting the pulse when the used Klok 12 is.
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Count your heart rate for 60 seconds (or for 30 seconds, and then multiply by 2 to calculate success per minute).
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When counting, do not see the clock continuously, but concentrate on the beats of the pulse.
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If you are not sure of your results, ask another person to count for you.
If your caregiver has asked you to check your own heart rate and you have trouble finding it, please contact your provider or nurse for advice.
What is the degree of airways?
Breathing speed is the number of breaths that you take every minute.The speed is usually measured when you are at rest.Fever, illness and with other medical conditions.When you control breathing, it is also important to notice if you have problems with breathing.
Normal breathing speeds for an adult at rest vary from 12 to 20 breathing per day. Minute.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the power of the blood that pushes against the arterial walls during the contraction and relieving the heart.Every time the heart hits, the blood pumps into the arteries.Heart relaxes, blood pressure drops.
Two numbers are detected when measuring blood pressure.These higher numbers are called systolic pressure.It refers to the pressure in the artery when the heart is blood contract and the body pumps through the lower number.The artery when the heart is at rest and filled with blood.Lower pressure is detected as "mm hg" (millimeter mercury).
High blood pressure immediately increases the risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke.With high blood pressure, the arteries can have an increased resistance to the blood flow.
Blood pressure is categorized as normal, increased or step 1 or step 2 High blood pressure:
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NormalBlood pressure is systolic in less than 120Indiastolic on less than 80
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ElevatedBlood pressure is systolic from 120 to 129InDiastolic Minder and 80
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Scene 1High blood pressure (Step 1 called hypertension) is systolic is 130 to 139ofDiastolic between 80 and 89
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Trin 2High blood pressure (Step 2 called hypertension) is when Systolic is 140 or higherofDiastolic is 90 or higher
These figures may only be used as a guide.of high blood pressure and starting treatment.If you have to contact them, give your provider if your blood pressure values are not within the normal reach.
Why should I follow my blood pressure at home?
For people with high blood pressure, home monitoring enables your care provider to check how much your blood pressure changes during the day and day to day.
What special equipment should I measure blood pressure?
You can use an aneroid monitor that has a call meter and read by looking at a marker.Your arm.Too big or too small with a cuff can lead to inaccurate measurements.
Do not take your blood pressure on an arm or leg that is seriously injured, has worked on the blood vessels or has damage to the tissue.
Before measuring your blood pressure
American Heart Association recommends the following guidelines for monitoring blood pressure:
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Do not smoke, have caffeinated drinks or practice for 30 minutes before taking your blood pressure.
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Go to the bathroom for the test.
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Relax 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
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Sit down with the back supported (sitting on a couch or a soft chair).Keep your feet on the floor unearthly.Place your arm on a sturdy flat surface (such as a table) with the upper part of the arm on the center of the cuff directly above the elbow.
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Take more release.
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Take your blood pressure every day at the same time or as your healthcare provider recommends.
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Register date, time and blood pressure.
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Take the record to your next medical appointment.
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Call your provider if you have different high measurements.Do not be afraid of a single high blood pressure reading, but if you get more high measurements, contact your care provider.
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If your blood pressure reaches a systolic (above number) of 180 or higher or diastolic (bottom number) of 120 or higher, find a medical treatment of emergencies.
Ask your caregiver to teach you how to use your blood pressure monitor correctly.Keep it away from the heat to prevent cracks and leaks.Monitors must be replaced now and then.
Good use of your blood pressure monitor helps you and your healthcare provider to follow your blood pressure.
