creation date: 2026-06-27 03:14
tags: Anatomy & Physiology
Pediatric Vitals
Temperature:
- Definitive: rectal until age 5, then oral
- Low risk screen: axillary for <2 yrs, then axillary or tympanic
Respiratory rate:
| Age | Approximately normal RR | Tachypnea |
|---|---|---|
| <2 months | 34-50 | >60 |
| 2-12 months | 25-40 | >50 |
| 1-5 years | 20-30 | >40 |
| >5 years | 15-25 | >30 |