Table 1 Predefined limits for clinician alerts
Physiologic sign | Cut off for alert |
|---|---|
Heart rate (beats per minute), noted consistently for > 10 min | > 120 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg), any | > 160 or < 70 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg), any | > 110 or < 30 |
Temperature (C), noted consistently for > 10 min | >38C |
Respiratory rate (breaths per min), noted consistently for > 10 min | > 30 |