Vital Signs

The signs of life that may be monitored or measured, namely pulse rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and blood pressure.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.875

MeSH Unique ID: D055986

Entry Terms:

• Signs, Vital
• Sign, Vital
• Vital Sign

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Pressure (1953-2009)
• Body Temperature (1965-2009)
• Heart Rate (1967-2009)
• Respiration (1964-2009)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Blood Pressure
Body Temperature
Heart Rate
Respiratory Rate