Vs ranges

Vital Signs by Age Group

Newborns

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 36.2° C

  • Fahrenheit: 97.2° F

• Pulse Rate: 170 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 30-60 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure:

  • Chart: 60-70 mmHg

Infants

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 35.6° C to 37.6° C

  • Fahrenheit: 96° F to 99.7° F

• Pulse Rate: 170 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 30-50 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure: 85 mmHg

Toddlers

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 35.6° C to 37.2° C

  • Fahrenheit: 96° F to 88° F

• Pulse Rate: 150 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 20-40 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure: 88 mmHg

Children

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 35.6° C to 37.2° C

  • Fahrenheit: 96° F to 99° F

• Pulse Rate: 130 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 12-20 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure: 130 mmHg

Adolescents

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 35.8° C to 37.5° C

  • Fahrenheit: 96.4° F to 99.5° F

• Pulse Rate: 49 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 12-20 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure: Not specifically detailed

Adults

• Temperature:

  • Celsius: 35.8° C to 37.5° C

  • Fahrenheit: 96.4° F to 99.5° F

• Pulse Rate: 60-100 bpm

• Respiratory Rate: 12-20 breaths per minute

• Blood Pressure: Not specifically detailed

General Trends with Age

• As patients get older, vital sign readings tend to stabilize.

• Factors contributing to changes include:

  • Immature muscle development in young patients

  • Rapid growth in infancy and childhood

  • Body heat loss mechanisms that mature over time.