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What's the most whack vital signs you have seen in someone who is asymptomatic?


February 28th, 2022

BP 70/35 MAP 38 completely asymptomatic and annoyed I kept asking if they felt alright

March 11th, 2022

I was just working on a patient yesterday….I’m in Utilization Review/Management now….and the note said her HR was in the 160’s, and the pt didn’t feel it or feel SOB or nausea! She was moved to ICU.

March 10th, 2022

blood pressure in 200/120 completely asymptomatic patient

March 7th, 2022

CBG 28. I once had a septic patient with diarrhea and weakness. Her potassium was over 9!!!!! Also had an elderly woman who had a hematocrit of 3.8 who was alert and oriented. Amazed me the people who function in non life sustaining condition, while you have a younger, healthier patient code with negligible values.