Vital signs
This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: vital signs (peds). See critical care quick reference for vital signs by weight.
Normal Adult Vital Signs
| Heart Rate | 60 - 100 bmp |
| Respiratory Rate | 10 - 20 rpm |
| Systolic BP | 90 - 140 mmHg |
| SaO2 | ≥95%[1] |
Corrections
- Fever directly causes an increase in:[2]
- Heart rate: 10 beats per minute per degree centigrade
- Respiratory rate
See Also
- Pediatric vital signs
- Maternal vitals and labs in pregnancy
- Ideal body weight estimation
- Normal urine output
References
- ↑ ATS/ACCP Statement on cardiopulmonary exercise testing. American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003;167(2):211. PMID 12524257
- ↑ Davies P, Maconochie I. The relationship between body temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate in children. Emerg Med J. 2009 Sep;26(9):641-3. doi: 10.1136/emj.2008.061598.