The vital signs are a set of measurements, necessary for the general clinical picture of the patient, in order to determine the administration of the appropriate drugs.
Nosileia Toral has a state-of-the-art machine, with a special touch monitor, able for 24-hour recording of vital signs, including a cardiogram and a respirations rate calculator.
Vital sign readings include:
- Blood pressure measurement
- Oximetry
- Heart rate/pulse measurement
- Blood Sugar measurement
- Temperature
- Cardiogram
- Respiratory Rate and Breath-Count Calculator
Normal values of vital signs:
| EXAMINATION | NORMAL VALUES |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure (for adults) | systolic to 140 mm Hg and diastolic to 90 mm Hg (or 14 to 9) |
| Oxygen | more than 90% |
| Heart rate | about 72/min (with normal variations) |
| Temperature | about 36.6 degrees Celsius |
| Breath count | about 20/minute |
| Blood sugar | around 80-120 mg/dL |
