Vital Signs

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Vital signs are measurable external signs.

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They indicate what is happening inside the body.

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Vital signs are obtained on every call for every patient.

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This is done regardless of the illness or injury.

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Vital signs include pulse.

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Pulse is a crucial component of vital signs.

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Vital signs include skin signs.

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Skin signs reveal a lot about a patient's condition.

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Observing trends in vital signs helps with transport decisions.

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It provides crucial information for making transport decisions.

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Vital signs are obtained for every patient.

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This is a standard procedure regardless of the condition.

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Trending helps in understanding a patient's condition over time.

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It involves observing several sets of vital signs.

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Vital signs are crucial for EMS professionals.

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They provide essential information about a patient's condition.

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Vital signs are external indicators.

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They reflect internal conditions of the body.

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Baseline vital signs are the first measurements taken.

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They are used as a reference for future assessments.