Vital Signs Bookmark ShareVital signs are a set of important measurements that provide information regarding a patient's current clinical status, and can be used to predict impending deterioration.On this page: Standard Vital SignsOther Common Vital SignsStandard Vital SignsHeart RateCount the radial pulse over 30-60 seconds and multiply60 - 100bpmBlood PressureMeasure with the patient relaxed and comfortable<120/80mmHgRespiratory RateMeasure while ostensibly palpating the pulse12 - 20/minTemperatureMeasure orally, in the armpit or rectally36.2 - 37.5°COther Common Vital SignsOxygen SaturationThe percentage of haemoglobin that is oxygen-bound>95%Glasgow Coma ScaleEye opening, verbal response and motor response15