Vital signs monitoring is an essential aspect of healthcare, providing crucial information about a patient’s health status. The four vital signs that are typically monitored include blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. These measurements provide healthcare professionals with valuable insights into a patient’s overall health and can help identify potential medical issues.
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries as it flows through the body. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Monitoring blood pressure regularly can help detect high blood pressure early on and allow for prompt treatment.
Heart rate refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute. A normal resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 beats per minute. An irregular or abnormal heart rate can indicate underlying medical conditions such as arrhythmia or heart disease.
Respiratory rate measures how many breaths