Paediatric Vital Signs and Fluid Maintenance

Question 1

What is the RR, HR, and systolic BP for a child <1 year?

Answer 1

1. 30-40
2. 110-160
3. 80-90

Question 2

What is the RR, HR, and systolic BP for a child 1-2 years?

Answer 2

1. 25-35
2. 100-150
3. 85-95

Question 3

What is the RR, HR, and systolic BP for a child 2-5 years?

Answer 3

1. 25-30
2. 95-140
3. 85-100

Question 4

What is the RR, HR, and systolic BP for a child 5-12 years?

Answer 4

1. 20-25
2. 80-120
3. 90-110

Question 5

What is the RR, HR, and systolic BP for a child >12 years?

Answer 5

1. 15-20
2. 60-100
3. 100-120

Question 6

What is the 4-2-1 rule for paediatric fluid maintenance?

Answer 6

1. Weight <10kg - 4ml/kg/hr - 100ml/kg/day
2. Weight 10-20kg - 40ml + 2ml/kg for every kg >10 - 1L + 50ml/kg/day for every kg >10
3. Weight >20kg - 60ml + 1ml/kg for ever kg >20 - 1.5L + 20ml/kg/day for every kg >20