Paediatric Vitals and Normal Ranges Flashcards
1
Q
formula for a child’s weight <1 y/o
A
(months/2) + 4
2
Q
formula for a child’s weight >1 y/o
A
(years + 4) x 2
3
Q
in what direction do the vital signs move as a kid grows up
A
resp rate down
heart rate down
BP up
4
Q
what is tachycardia in a newborn
A
> 160 bpm
5
Q
what is bradycardia in a newborn
A
<100 bpm
6
Q
normal heart range range of a newborn
A
120-160
7
Q
BP of a newborn
A
70/45 very roughly
8
Q
range of normal repiratory rate of a newborn
A
30-60/min
9
Q
what fluids you give to resusciate a child
A
20ml/kg of 0.9% NaCl (saline)
10
Q
what fluids do you give to maintain a child
A
0.9ml NaCl or 5% dextrose +/- 0.15% KCl
