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