| Age (yr) | Heart Rate (beats/min) | Respiratory Rate (breaths/min) | Blood Pressure (mm Hg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 120–160 | 30–40 | 70/55 |
| 1 | 100–140 | 25–35 | 90/55 |
| 2 | 80–120 | 20–30 | 90/56 |
| 5 | 70–100 | 18–24 | 95/56 |
| 10 | 60–90 | 18–22 | 102/62 |
| 14 | 55–90 | 16–20 | 110/65 |
| 18 | 55–90 | 16–18 | 116/68 |
Adapted from Hockenberry, M, & Wilson, D: Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, ed 8. Mosby, St. Louis, 2007.