Weight & Vital Signs by Age Group
Age |
Weight, kg (lb) |
Respirations |
Pulse | Systolic Blood Pressure |
Newborn | 3-4 kg (6-9 lbs) | 30-50 | 120-160 | 60-80 |
6 mo - 1 yr | 8-10 kg (16-22 lbs) | 30-40 | 120-140 | 70-80 |
2 - 4 yr | 12-16 kg (24-34 lbs) | 20-30 | 100-110 | 80-95 |
5 - 8 yr | 18-26 kg (36-55 lbs) | 14-20 | 90-100 | 90-100 |
8 - 12 yr | 26-50 kg (55-110 lbs) | 12-20 | 80-100 | 100-110 |
> 12 yr | > 50 kg (110 lbs) | 12-20 | 60-90 | 100-120 |
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