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A good approach to
pediatric vital signs is to keep an approximate normal value in mind, and to always
interpret vitals based on the clinical context. For example, in a toxic-appearing child, an
elevated HR or RR would be suggestive of sepsis, but those same vital signs may be
normal in a child who is scared or agitated.
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Approach to Pediatric Vital Signs
pediatric vital signs may need to be updated, but for now current reference ranges are
used in practice and in resuscitation protocols. All values referenced in this podcast
come from the Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines. <span>A good approach to
pediatric vital signs is to keep an approximate normal value in mind, and to always
interpret vitals based on the clinical context. For example, in a toxic-appearing child, an
elevated HR or RR would be suggestive of sepsis, but those same vital signs may be
normal in a child who is scared or agitated.
Heart Rate
Measuring a pulse is one of the oldest physical exam techniques with reports dating
back to Ancient Egypt in 3500 BC where physicians would use the pulse as a Summary
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