Table 2.
Threshold values of monitoring parameters.
| Parameter | Rhythm/pathology | Threshold values |
|---|---|---|
| SpO2 (%) | Normal | 96 to 99 |
| Pulmonary or cardiovascular chronic diseases | Drop rapidly | |
| Acute respiratory failure | <90% + 3 to 4% | |
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| RR (breaths per minute (bpm)) | Normal | 12–16 |
| Cardiac arrest | ≥27 | |
| Lower respiratory tract infections | >24 | |
| Tachypnea | >12–16 | |
| Bradypnea | <12–16 | |
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| Temperature (°C) | Normothermia or euthermia | 37.0 |
| Fever | ≥37.8 | |
| Hypothermia | ≤35.0 | |
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| HR (beats per minute (bpm)) | Normal | 60 to 100 |
| Bradycardia | <60 | |
| Tachycardia | >100 | |