Narrative review demonstrates the value of vital-sign monitoring in early clinical evaluation, highlighting the importance of timely communication for patient safety.
Vital signs are among the most basic and frequently obtained clinical observations in healthcare. Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation can provide important information about a patient’s condition. This narrative review discusses the practical importance of vital-sign monitoring, accurate measurement, documentation, patient safety and timely communication, with particular attention to the role of supportive healthcare staff in clinical settings in Nigeria and other African contexts.
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Omosefe Ovenseri (2026) studied this question.
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