Authorized
Hospital Spokesperson:
Cynthia Gutierrez-White
Senior Public and Media Relations Specialist
Phone: (305) 663-8476
Beeper: (305) 286-4370
E-mail: cynthia.gutierrez@mch.com
Only an authorized
spokesperson is permitted to release the following information,
which is consistent with the patient confidentiality policy of Miami
Children's Hospital:
GOOD:
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious
and comfortable. Indicators are favorable.
FAIR:
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious,
but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
SERIOUS:
Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient
is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
CRITICAL:
Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may
be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
Please note
that the term "stable" should not be used as a condition. Furthermore,
this term should not be used in combination with other conditions,
which by definition, often indicate a patient is unstable.