Patients in severe pain often have normal heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, according to a new study. Researchers compared self-reported triage pain scores and vital signs for 1,063 adult ED patients with painful conditions such as dislocations, corneal abrasions, fractures, burns, stab wounds, and small bowel obstructions.
Patients in severe pain often have normal heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, according to a new study. Researchers compared self-reported triage pain scores and vital signs for 1,063 adult ED patients with painful conditions such as dislocations, corneal abrasions, fractures, burns, stab wounds, and small bowel obstructions.
Patients in severe pain may have normal vital signs
January 1, 2007