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This table provides an overview of average pediatric vital signs by age. Always interpret the vital signs in the context of the individual child's clinical presentation and use them as a guide.
| Age | Approximate Weight (kg) | Systolic BP (mmHg) | Heart Rate (Beats/minute) | Respiratory Rate (Breaths/minute) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | 3.5 | 60-95 | 120-170 | 25-60 |
| 3 months | 6 | 60-105 | 115-170 | 25-60 |
| 6 months | 8 | 75-105 | 110-170 | 20-55 |
| 1 year | 10 | 70-105 | 105-150 | 20-45 |
| 2 years | 12 | 70-105 | 95-150 | 20-40 |
| 4 years | 15 | 75-110 | 80-150 | 17-30 |
| 6 years | 20 | 80-115 | 75-140 | 16-30 |
| 8 years | 25 | 80-115 | 70-130 | 16-30 |
| 10 years | 30 | 85-120 | 60-130 | 15-25 |
| 12 years | 40 | 90-120 | 65-120 | 15-25 |
| 14 years | 50 | 90-125 | 60-115 | 14-25 |
| 16 years | 60 | 90-130 | 60-115 | 14-25 |
| 17+ years | 65 | 90-135 | 60-115 | 14-25 |
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Acceptable ranges for physiological variables
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Normal_Ranges_for_Physiological_Variables/
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