Vital Signs

Question 0

What are the normal values for a child’s resting heart rate?

Answer 0

• <1 yrs = 110-160
• 1-2 yrs = 100-150
• 2-5 yrs = 95-140
• 5-12 yrs = 80-120
• 12+ yrs = 60-100

Question 1

What are the normal resting respiratory rates for children?

Answer 1

• <1 yrs = 30-40
• 1-2 yrs = 25-35
• 2-5 yrs = 25-30
• 5-12 yrs = 20-25
• 12+ yrs= 15-20

Question 2

What are the normal values for resting systolic BP in children? (Upper limit of normal)

Answer 2

• <1 yrs = 70-90
• 1-5 yrs = 80-100
  5-12 yrs = 90-110