Understanding Vital Signs

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Vital Signs

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Indicators of body's essential functions

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Four Main Vital Signs

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Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure

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Normal Body Temperature

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36.1°C to 37.2°C (97°F to 99°F)

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Pulse Definition

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Heartbeats per minute

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Normal Pulse Rate

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60-100 beats per minute

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Respiration Rate

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Breaths per minute

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Normal Respiration Rate

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12-20 breaths per minute

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Blood Pressure Definition

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Force of blood against artery walls

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Normal Blood Pressure

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120/80 mmHg

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure