Physical Therapy Vital Signs Cheat Sheet

Physical Therapy Vital Signs Cheat Sheet | Acute Care Quick Reference PDF

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
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