Vital Signs
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14 cards
Vital Sign
Adult Heart Rate (resting)
Normal Range
60-100 beats per minute
Bradycardia <60 and Tachycardia >100
Adult
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Adult Respiratory Rate
Normal Range
12-20 breaths per minute
Tachypnea >20
Adult
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Adult Blood Pressure (systolic)
Normal Range
90-140 mmHg
Hypertension >140 and Hypotension <90
Adult
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Adult Blood Pressure (diastolic)
Normal Range
60-90 mmHg
Hypertension >90
Adult
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Adult SpO2 (oxygen saturation)
Normal Range
95-100%
Hypoxia <94% on room air
Adult
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Adult Body Temperature
Normal Range
97.8-99.1°F (36.5-37.3°C)
Fever >100.4°F (38°C)
Adult
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Normal Blood Glucose (fasting)
Normal Range
70-100 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia <70 and Hyperglycemia >126 fasting
Adult
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Normal Blood Glucose (random)
Normal Range
70-140 mg/dL
Non-fasting measurement
Adult
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Infant Heart Rate (0-12 months)
Normal Range
100-160 beats per minute
Higher than adults is normal
Child
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Child Heart Rate (1-10 years)
Normal Range
70-120 beats per minute
Decreases with age
Child
Vital Sign
Infant Respiratory Rate
Normal Range
30-60 breaths per minute
Much faster than adults
Child
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Child Respiratory Rate (1-10 years)
Normal Range
20-30 breaths per minute
Child
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Newborn Blood Pressure (systolic)
Normal Range
60-90 mmHg
Lower than adults is normal
Child
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Child Blood Pressure Formula
Normal Range
Systolic = 90 + (2 × age in years)
Quick estimate for minimum normal systolic
Child