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Vital Signs

Vital signs are measurable indicators of essential body functions. The vital signs of a human being are his/her temperature, respiratory rate, heart beat called the pulse rate, and blood pressure. All of these vital signs can be observed, measured, and monitored. When these values are not zero, they indicate that a person is alive.

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Is a blood pressure of 137 over 73 and a pulse of 73 OK Age 64?

Yeah, you're well within normal blood pressure range for an adult or a kid. Average range is between 90-140 systolic and 60-90 diastolic. It's on the low end of the spectrum, but it's still good.

Name 2 places to check your pulse?

You can either

1: put two fingers on below you hand on to your wrist.

2: put two fingers on the side of your neck.

3: put your hand over your heart.

What causes your pulse rate to rise?

Your pulse rate could become higher due to taking excercise, becoming excited or scared. If it is persistant however, it could be a symptom of heart disease, thyroid malfunction or emphysema, amongst other things. Get checked out!

In a heat stroke the body temperature can reach up to?

Heat Stoke (hyperthermia) is a serious and life-threatening condition resulting in an elevated body temperature (105°F or higher) among other symptoms. Other life-threatening symptoms are respiratory distress, rapid and/or erratic heart rate, organ failure, coma, and death. Emergency medical care is required to save the person's life. (Heat stroke is not the same as heat exhaustion; both conditions are serious and require medical treatment.)

Causes of myoma?

It is unknown what the actual cause of a myoma is. It is believed that it may be linked to the hormone estrogen.

How do you place A shock victim with head injuries or stroke?

Shock victims should be wrapped snugly and kept warm. It is best to move ther person as little as possible to make sure that you do not cause further damage. Compress any open wounds, and get real medical care as quickly as possible.

What effect does alcohol have on pregnancy?

alcohol can cause FAS or fetal alcohol syndrome, babies with FAS may have grand mal seizures, lowered IQ (around 60 to 80 i think) and irregular bursts of electricity in the brain. kids with FAS show signs much like kids with down syndrome

Which vitamin thickens the blood?

crush garlic cloves and drink with milk to hide the taste, a couple of cloves a day should do.

What is neuro vital signs?

in assessing the neuro vital signs, you have to assess for the level of consciousness. assess whether he is conscious, lethargic, obstunded, stuporous or in coma. then the Glasgow coma, you will assess the eye opening, verbal response and motor response.

What is your pulse rate per minute when sleeping?

Typically in deep sleep your heart rate drops 10-20bpm from your usual resting rate (ie when you wake up), which is normally 60-80bpm. However during REM sleep your heart rate is more variable and may actually be as high as if you are undertaking vigorous exercise. Personally I have found my heart rate during sleep varies from around 30-160bpm (using a heart rate monitor which give min/max values). Hope this helps...

For 2 months i had my period twice in each month and this month i haven't started my period so what does this mean?

Have you recently started a new form of birth control or been pregnant? I wouldn't worry until the whole month has passed without a cycle. If you are losing sleep over it, I would call the gyno.

What does it feel like to have an erection?

It is. But it depends on how big the erection is, and the kind of pants you are wearing. It's easier to hide an erection in some loose fitting pants. It also depends on if you are wearing underwear, and what kind. Tighter underwear will hold the penis down more, and stop it from getting fully erect.

What are the signs for the first couple weeks of being pregnant?

A woman can experience early pregnancy signs at two weeks. You may experience a tingling or prickling sensation at the nipples of your breasts. You may also have tender breasts after conception.

When and how are vital signs measured and monitored?

Vital signs are measured and monitored during instances when a patient is needing a check-up, when you need to update yourself (and the doctor) of the status of the patient, to be able to know if the there are significant changes that is of concern, during routine medical examinations for work, abroad travel, for personal needs and they are also monitores if the patient wishes to have them checked.

My heart rate is high on Adderall?

I know it speeds up when it first kicks in, after that is gets normal. I have had no trouble with heartrate when i go to doc. I have no idea on actual heartrate

What to do when you have abnormal vital signs?

If a patient is found to have critical vital signs, a doctor will need to evaluate the patient right away. They may be in a health crisis and need immediate help in the form of treatment or medication.

What is average tidal volume of the lungs in children and adults?

Normal tidal volume is about 500ml in a healthy young adult.

What causes hand slow cirrculation?

There can be several causes. If it is a relatively new development, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome, clots forming in the arteries of the joints, several other conditions as well. Hypothermia reduces blood flow to the extremities, so does heightened stress.

Is 37.5 celsius a normal body temperature in children?

Yes this is a normal temperature if you mean in degrees C. optimum temperature is 36.8oC but 37.5 is still a normal temperature.

If you have no pulse what should you do?

Call 911 and tell them but make sure

U don't have a pulse check the sides of your neck arch of your foot and thumb side of your wrist

How long does it take the pulse rate to return to its pre-smoking rate?

after the same time as you were exercising e.g.(you were exercising for 5 minutes then it will go back after 5 or 4 minutes)