Pediatric Vital Sign Normal
Ranges
|
Age Group |
Respiratory |
Heart Rate |
Systolic |
Weight |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 30 – 50 | 120 – 160 | 50 – 70 | 2 – 3 | 4.5 – 7 |
| Infant (1-12 months) | 20 – 30 | 80 – 140 | 70 – 100 | 4 – 10 | 9 – 22 |
| Toddler (1-3 yrs.) | 20 – 30 | 80 – 130 | 80 – 110 | 10 – 14 | 22 – 31 |
| Preschooler (3-5 yrs.) | 20 – 30 | 80 – 120 | 80 – 110 | 14 – 18 | 31 – 40 |
| School Age (6-12 yrs.) | 20 – 30 | 70 – 110 | 80 – 120 | 20 – 42 | 41 – 92 |
| Adolescent (13+ yrs.) | 12 – 20 | 55 – 105 | 110 – 120 | >50 | >110 |
It is important to remember that the patient’s normal range should always be taken into consideration and heart rate, BP & respiratory rate are expected to increase during times of fever or stress.
Respiratory rate on infants should be counted for a full 60 seconds.
In a clinically decompensating child, the blood pressure will be the last to change. Just because your pediatric patient’s BP is normal, don’t assume that your patient is “stable”.
Bradycardia in children is an ominous sign, usually a result of hypoxia.
Act quickly, as this child is extremely critical.