Vital Signs and BP specifics

Blood Pressure (Normal)

Systolic less than 120 AND diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.

Blood Pressure (Abnormal)

Systolic 120 to 179 OR diastolic 80 to 110 mm Hg.

Blood Pressure (Emergency)

Systolic greater than 180 OR diastolic greater than 110 mm Hg.

Pulse Range (Normal)

60 to 100 beats per minute.

Bradycardia

Pulse below 60 beats per minute.

Tachycardia

Pulse above 100 beats per minute.

Pulse Range (Emergency)

Varies based on many factors.

Temperature (Normal)

97.6°F to 99.6°F.

Temperature (Abnormal)

99.6°F to 104.0°F.

Temperature (Dangerous)

104°F to 105°F.

Temperature (Fatal Range According to Chart)

106°F or higher.

Respiratory Rate (Normal)

12 to 20 breaths per minute.

Bradypnea

Respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute.

Tachypnea

Respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute.

Respiratory Rate (Emergency)

Varies based on many factors.

Pulse Oximetry (Normal)

95% to 100%.

Pulse Oximetry (Abnormal)

90% to 94%.

Pulse Oximetry (Emergency)

Below 90%.

Pulse Oximetry Reporting

Readings below 90% should be reported.

Normal Blood Pressure

Systolic less than 120 AND diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.

Elevated Blood Pressure

Systolic 120 to 129 AND diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.

Hypertension Stage 1

Systolic 130 to 139 OR diastolic 80 to 89 mm Hg.

Hypertension Stage 2

Systolic 140 or higher OR diastolic 90 or higher mm Hg.

Hypertension Crisis

Systolic higher than 180 AND/OR diastolic higher than 120 mm Hg. Emergency care needed.