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Vital Sign Abbreviations Reference Chart

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Vital Sign Abbreviations

This webpage provides a comprehensive reference chart for abbreviations related to vital signs in healthcare. Monitoring vital signs is a fundamental aspect of patient care, allowing healthcare professionals to assess a patient's overall health and well-being. These abbreviations are commonly used in patient records, medical notes, and communication between healthcare teams. Understanding these abbreviations is essential for maintaining the health and safety of patients and ensuring effective communication in the medical field.

Definition

Abbreviation

Blood pressure

BP

Body mass index

BMI

Breaths/beats per minute

bpm

Heart rate

HR

Height / weight

Ht / Wt

Oxygen saturation

SpO2 / SaO2

Pulse

P

Respiratory rate

RR

Temperature

T

Vital signs

VS

Vital signs stable

VSS

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