Vital signs are key measurements that show how well your body is functioning.

 

Vital signs are key measurements that show how well your body is functioning. They give healthcare providers quick insights into your overall health and can help detect or monitor medical problems.

🔑 The 4 main vital signs:

1. Body Temperature 🌡️

   • Normal range: around 97°F to 99°F (36.1°C to 37.2°C)

   • Indicates fever, infection, or hypothermia

2. Heart Rate (Pulse) ❤️

   • Normal resting range: 60–100 beats per minute

   • Shows how fast your heart is beating; too fast or too slow can signal problems

3. Respiratory Rate 🌬️

   • Normal range: 12–20 breaths per minute

   • Measures how many times you breathe per minute; changes may point to lung or heart issues

4. Blood Pressure 💉

   • Normal range: around 120/80 mmHg

   • Measures the force of blood against artery walls; high or low pressure can be dangerous

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Optional but commonly included:

5. Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂) 🫁

   • Normal: 95%–100%

   • Measured with a pulse oximeter to show how well your blood is carrying oxygen

6. Pain Level (subjective, but important)

   • Often rated on a scale of 0–10

   • Helps assess injury, illness, or recovery