obs
8.2
A set of checks of a patient's pulse, blood pressure and temperature
- noun
- Jargon
:
signos vitales
- The nurse recorded the patient's obs which included their pulse and temperature.
Examples
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After surgery, the doctor asked for regular obs to monitor the patient's recovery.
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Student nurses learn how to take obs as part of their basic training.
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The nurse recorded the patient's obs at the start of every shift.
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The obs are ready.
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The nurse recorded the obs every hour.
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The doctor reviewed the obs to ensure the patient was stable after the procedure.
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In training, student nurses are taught how to accurately take obs on patients.
Synonyms
41
2.4
Measurements like heart rate or blood pressure that show how well the body is working
refers to informal recorded measurements of those signs taken together
How Often
obs
- Jargon
spot check
3
3.6
3
3.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Obs is short for observations, which means 'to watch and note' a patient's vital signs like pulse, blood pressure and temperature. So obs refers to those regular medical measurements.