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Scales
and Norms
Borg:
RPE & Dyspnea (full page size)
PaO2
and SaO2 values - by age
BP
- lifespan values
Vital
signs - pediatric values
Pulse Strength:
0 = no pulse
1+ = weak, difficult to palpat
2+ = palpable, but diminished
3+ = normal, easy to palpate
4+ = bounding, very strong
Ankle Brachial Index, ABI
Ejection Fraction (EF)
Mild failure: 40-60%
Moderate failure: 20-40%
Severe failure < 20%
CHF is quantified by an echocardiogram (US) reading of elevated End Diastolic Volume (EDV) and decreased Stroke Volume (SV) |
