This means the patient’s vital signs are stable and within normal limits. They’re conscious, … See more

The person’s vital signs might be unstable (not steady) and may not be within their normal limits. They’re very ill. The doctor can’t predict how the patient will do. See more

The person’s vital signs are unstable and outside of their normal limits. They may be unconscious. The doctor expects the outcome to be poor, or they can’t predict how the pe… See more

The AHA discourages doctors and nurses from using the word “stable” to describe a patient’s condition. It also frowns upon combining the word stable with actual conditions, … See more