A two-page quick reference for PT students and new grads on acute care and
inpatient rotations — vital sign thresholds, exercise response guidelines,
when to hold or stop, orthostatic hypotension screening, lines and tubes,
and a full hold/stop checklist.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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- Vital Signs — Normal Ranges & Action Thresholds: HR, BP, RR, SpO₂,
Temperature, and Blood Glucose — with normal, caution, and hold
thresholds for each - Exercise Response — Expected vs. Concerning: HR, systolic BP, SpO₂,
dyspnea/RPE, and Borg RPE Scale — expected response, acceptable upper
limit, and stop criteria - Orthostatic Hypotension Screen: 3-position protocol (supine → sitting →
standing) with positive result criteria and management steps - Before Starting PT — Hold If Any Present: 10 criteria including unstable
vitals, chest pain, fever, blood glucose, acute DVT/PE, recent MI,
uncleared weight-bearing, respiratory distress - During PT — Stop & Reassess If: 10 criteria including BP drop, SpO₂
drop, chest pain, dizziness, consciousness change, new neurological signs - Lines, Tubes & Equipment: 10 devices (peripheral IV, central line, PICC,
arterial line, Foley, NG/OG tube, chest tube, tracheostomy, wound VAC,
supplemental O₂) with PT safety considerations for each
FILE DETAILS
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- 2-page PDF
- Landscape orientation
- Fits Letter (8.5 x 11″) and A4
- Instant download — no physical item ships
