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Normal Vital Signs

Age

Pulse (HR)

RR

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

  • Normal temp is: 36.1-37.2.  
  • Be concerned if >38 C
  • Normal CRT is: <2 secs
  • Normal O2 sats: 95-100
  • COPD: normal might be anything > 90.  Ask them what their normal is. 
  • Below 90 is v. worrying.
WEIGHT ESTIMATION IN CHILDREN 1-10 years
  • weight in Kg = (age in years + 4) x 2
WEIGHT ESTIMATION IN CHILDREN under age 1
  • 3 months = 6 Kg
  • 6 months = 8 Kg
  • 9 months = 9 Kg

HOW MUCH SHOULD BABIES BE FEEDING?

  • Newborns & First few weeks: 1.5–3 ounces (45–90 milliliters) every 2–3 hours. Increases as baby grows.
  • 2 months: 4–5 ounces (120–150 milliliters) every 3–4 hours.
  • 4 months: 4–6 ounces (120-180 milliliters) at each feeding, depending on how often they eat.
  • 6 months: 6–8 ounces (180–230 milliliters) about 4–5 times a day.  

<1

110-160

30-40

1-2

100-150

25-35

2-5

95-140

25-30

5-12

80-120

20-25

>12

60-100

15-20

Clinical Tools