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orthostatic vital signs AKA:
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-postural vital signs
-tilt test |
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classic orthostatic vitals
AKA-decompensated postural VS: |
-heart rate increases 10-20
-blood pressure decreases 10-20 |
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compensated orthostatic vital signs:
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-heart rate increases 10-20
- no significant change in blood pressure |
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When should orthostatic vitals be obtained??
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-syncope
-near syncope -weak and dizzy -suspected hidden bleeding -AMA and sign-offs |
