Research Article

Design of a Remote Real-Time Monitoring System for Multiple Physiological Parameters Based on Smartphone

Table 2

Threshold values of monitoring parameters.

ParameterRhythm/pathologyThreshold values

SpO2 (%)Normal96 to 99
Pulmonary or cardiovascular chronic diseasesDrop rapidly
Acute respiratory failure<90% + 3 to 4%

RR (breaths per minute (bpm))Normal12–16
Cardiac arrest≥27
Lower respiratory tract infections>24
Tachypnea>12–16
Bradypnea<12–16

Temperature (°C)Normothermia or euthermia37.0
Fever≥37.8
Hypothermia≤35.0

HR (beats per minute (bpm))Normal60 to 100
Bradycardia<60
Tachycardia>100