Vital Signs

List the normal BPM for the following:
Newborn:
Toddler:
Adult:

70-190
80-120
60 - 100

List the normal ranges of respiratory rate for the following:
Adults:
Children:

12-20
20-60

List what can affect normal respiratory rates

Exercise, pain, anxiety, medications, anemia, brain stem injuries

List factors affecting capillary refill time

Peripheral vascular disease, cold ambient temp, old age

Define hypertension

Above 140/90 on two subsequent occasions.

What risk is hypertension associated with

Thickening and loss of elasticity in arterial walls. Peripheral resistance increases, decreasing blood flow to heart, brain and kidneys.

Define hypotension

Below 90/60

When is hypotension a risk

When it is associated with pallor, skin mottling, clamminess, confusion and increased heart rate.