What are normal parameters for adult vital signs?
- BP: 120/80 mmHg
Systolic: 100 to 140 mmHg
Diastolic: 60 to 100 mmHg - Sp02 >96%
- RR 12-20
- HR 60-100
- Temp 36.5-37.2
What is a common parameter of blood glucose levels in adults?
Between 4mmol/L to 8mmol/L
What is a normal HbA1c reading?
Below 40 mmol/L
What does an HbA1c of 41mmol/L to 49mmol/L indicate?
Pre-Diabetes
What does an HbA1c of greater than 50 mmol/L indicate?
Poor blood glucose management and diabetes.
What fasting blood glucose concentration would indicate Type-I Diabetes?
More than 7mmol/L
What blood glucose concentration would indicate Type-I Diabetes when taken randomly?
More than 11mmol/L
What are healthy LDL, HDL and Total Cholesterol levels?
LDL <2.0 mmol/L
HDL >1.0mmol/L
Total Cholesterol <4.0mmol/L
What is a normal range for potassium in the blood?
Between 3.5 and 5.5 mEq/L
What is a normal range for chloride in the blood?
Between 98 and 106 mEq/L
What is a normal range for sodium in the blood?
Between 135 and 145 mEq/L
What is a normal range for calcium in the blood?
Between 2.15 and 2.55 mg/L
What is a normal range for magnesium in the blood?
Between 0.75 to 1.25 mmol/L
What is a normal range for bicarbonate in the blood?
Between 22 and 26 mEq/L
What is the therapeutic range of Lithium?
Between 0.6 and 1.2 mmol/L
What is the maintenance range of lithium?
Between 0.6 and 0.8 mmol/L
What is the toxic range of Lithium?
Greater than 1.8 mmol/L
What is a normal blood pH range?
Between 7.35 and 7.45
What does a decrease in blood pH indicate?
Acidosis
What does an increase in blood pH indicate?
Alkalosis
What is a normal BMI value?
Less than BMI30, greater indicates being overweight.
