What are the 6 vital signs and the normal ranges?
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What are the 6 vital signs and the normal ranges?
Normal vital sign ranges for the average healthy adult while resting are:
- Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg.
- Breathing: 12 to 18 breaths per minute.
- Pulse: 60 to 100 beats per minute.
- Temperature: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C); average 98.6°F (37°C)
What are normal vital sign ranges?
Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg. Breathing: 12 to 18 breaths per minute. Pulse: 60 to 100 beats per minute. Temperature: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C); average 98.6°F (37°C)
What is normal BP range for a child?
| Age | Systolic pressure, mm Hg | Diastolic pressure, mm Hg |
|---|---|---|
| Infant, 6 months | 87-105 | 53-66 |
| Toddler, 2 years | 95-105 | 53-66 |
| School age, 7 years | 97-112 | 57-71 |
| Adolescent, 15 years | 112-128 | 66-88 |
How do you assess pediatric vital signs?
To measure a breath, look for signs that a child has exhaled, such as air coming out of the nose. Count the total number of breaths per minute by monitoring their breathing for a minute or by counting the number of breaths in 10 seconds and multiplying the number by six.
What are the four main vital signs?
The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following:
- Body temperature.
- Pulse rate.
- Respiration rate (rate of breathing)
- Blood pressure (Blood pressure is not considered a vital sign, but is often measured along with the vital signs.)
What is normal BP range by age?
Table 5.1: Estimated Blood Pressure Ranges (mm Hg)
| Age | Systolic Range | Diastolic Range |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent (14–18 years) | 90–120 | 50–80 |
| Adult (19–40 years) | 95–135 | 60–80 |
| Adult (41–60 years) | 110–145 | 70–90 |
| Older adult (61 and older) | 95–145 | 70–90 |
What should a child’s pulse be?
Infant (to 12 months): 100-160 beats per minute (bpm) Toddler (1-3 years): 90-150 bpm. Preschooler (3-5 years): 80-140 bpm. School-aged child (5-12 years): 70-120 bpm.
What are low vital signs?
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can be a sudden drop in blood pressure or blood pressure that is consistently below your normal range. Blurry vision, confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness or weakness, and fainting or unexplained sleepiness are all symptoms of hypotension.
What should a 10 year old blood pressure be?
Pediatric Vital Signs Normal Ranges Summary Table:
| *Age Group (weight in kg) | Age (years) | Blood pressure (mmHg) (50th-90th percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| School-age (20-42 Kg) | 10 | 97-116 |
| 11 | 99-118 | |
| 12 | 100-120 | |
| Adolescent (50 Kg) | >13 | 102-121 |
What is the oxygen level for a child?
Normal blood oxygen saturation is between 97-99% for most kids.
