Patient assessments are enhanced through vital signs. Vital signs are an important part of the contemporary encounter as well as useful in comparison to historical visits. 

FAQ:

Q: How do I capture the patient's BMI within the vitals command?

A: Canvas automatically calculates the patient's BMI when a height and weight are both captured.  You can view the result of the BMI on the Vitals table in the patient summary.

 

Q: What is the best way to capture orthostatic vital signs?

A: It is recommended to enter multiple vitals commands for each set of readings.  You can use the notes field for any additional details, such as position in which a series of vital signs occurred. 

 

Q: I made a mistake. How do I remove this command?

A: Commands can be entered in error, but not deleted.  Please review the Entering a Command in Error document for directions.  

 

Q: Do I have to complete every field in the vitals command?

A: No. None of the fields are required to submit the command. Input as many details as clinically important to fit your practice and patient needs.

 

Q: How can I easily review historical results?

A: From within the Patient Summary, you can click on the table to expand the selection.  Please review our article about printing the vital sign table. 

Step by Step:

Begin within the patient note. 

Resources

Video: Vital Signs