Taking your body temperature daily is an easy way to  provide early warnings of fever and infection

Take your body temperature daily; as we all know, if your temperature is above 101.0°F, you likely have some infectious process going on. The sooner you obtain care, the less likely it is to become catastrophic and require hospitalization. 

WHICH VITAL SIGNS TO MONITOR

  • HEART RATE MONITORING

    If your heart rate is too high, also known as tachycardia, this could be caused by an underlying condition such as an infection or a heart issue

  • CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

    Taking your blood pressure every day can prevent a disaster from happening. I find that more people understand how their car works as compared to how their blood pressure works.

  • WARNING LIGHTS VITAL SIGNS

    What you should know about vital signs and why they’re important

  • OXYGEN LEVEL MONITORING

    measure your blood oxygen levels daily. Typically should stay above 90%, though if you have COPD, your healthcare provider may set your level => 88%.

  • WEIGHT MONITORING

    Watching your weight with a disease processes such as congestive heart failure, as weight gain overnight could indicate worsening of your condition.

  • MONITORING BLOOD SUGAR

    Blood sugar levels in a healthy range prevents low glucose levels which can cause a loss of function and prevent high glucose levels that causes damage.