codes + normal range vital signs

ways to protect patient privacy

keep discussions private, securing records, using minimum amount of info possible

code blue

always page emergency, adult patient emergency, can help staff

code red

lways page emergency, fire, race and passa

race

Rescue patients

Alarm system

Close doors

Extinguish or Evacuate

pass

Pull pin

Aim at base of fire

Squeeze handle

Sweep

code white

ped emergency, alert staff, follow directions

code orange

biohazard, dial, block off area

code grey

combative person, dial, go to area

code silver

weapon, dial, don’t go to area

code yellow

dial, get as much info as possible, look for sus stuff

code pink

infant abduction, dial, guard entrance/exit, look for sus things, make sure visitors have badges

code purple

kid abduction, dial, report to security, look for sus things

code green

missing high risk patient, dial, follow instructions

other codes

triage (internal/external disaster)

RRT (rapid response team)

stroke alert

normal temp range

normal is 98.6, 97-99

normal blood pressure range

60-90, then 100-140

normal pulse

60-100 bpm

O2 sat level

97-99%

respiratory rate

12-20 breaths per minute