In medical settings, we say someone is “stable” when their condition is not worsening. However this causes confusion as many ask how one could be “critical AND stable”? Indicators are questionable.Ĭritical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are excellent.įair: Vital signs stable and within normal limits. Good: Vitals signs are stable and within normal limits. Undetermined: Patient awaiting physician and assessment. According to the American Hospital Association Guidelines these are divided into: “Conditions” are based on vital signs (heart rate/pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygenation) and a current medical “picture”. is currently undergoing tests, imaging and evaluation for a head injury at UCLA Harbor Medical Center and is in stable condition. Injury Update: Tight End Donald Parham Jr. That evening the Chargers Twitter gave an update:
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