VITAL SIGNS

Question 0

NORMAL BREATHING RATES

Answer 0

Adult (8yrs+) 10-20 breaths per minutes
Child (1-7yrs) 20-30 breaths per minute
Baby (0-1yrs) 30-50 breaths per minute

Question 1

NORMAL PULSE RATE

Answer 1

Adult (8yrs+)
60-80 beats per minute
Child (1-7yrs)
80-100 beats per minute
Baby (0-1yrs)
100-120 beats per minute

Question 2

CHECKING FOR PULSE IN ADULTS

Answer 2

Pulse check for adults and children:

First, check RADIAL PULSE at casualty’s wrist (thumb side).

If difficult to feel, check CAROTID PULSE at either side of casualty’s neck.

Question 3

CHECKING BABIES’ PULSE

Answer 3

Check BRACHIAL PULSE at the baby’s inner upper arm. Always use 2 fingers
(NOT THUMB) to check for a pulse.

Note: ONLY check the pulse on conscious/semi conscious casualties.