Life indications (P) are estimates of patients' risks or likelihood of improvement for specific medical interventions. These indications are often considered in relation to financial costs and economics. They help the doctor choose treatment by weighing all the options and the risks between them.
Vital signs are basic data that can help the doctor assess the patient’s condition and determine the need for additional examination or treatment. These indicators can be obtained from a variety of sources, including medical history, physical symptoms, laboratory tests, etc. They usually include body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, skin color, skin condition, urine output and other indicators of the body's condition.
Vital signs play an important role in medicine. They allow doctors to quickly identify serious conditions such as heart failure, high blood pressure and others and refer patients for additional testing or treatment. Without these indicators, it can be difficult to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment, which can lead to a deterioration in the patient's condition.
In clinical practice, various protocols are often used, which indicate the main vital signs. Doctors can use these protocols to evaluate a patient's condition and determine whether further testing is necessary. Protocols may contain specific time frames for providing vital signs.