Normal paediatric vital signs : European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021

The upper limit of the normal range represents the highest value within the normal range for a given vital sign (such as respiratory rate or heart rate) in a healthy population of a specific age group. The lower limit of the normal range signifies the lowest value within the normal range for a given vital sign in a healthy population of a specific age group.

Normal Values for Age Tables

Table 1 – Normal Values for Age: Respiratory Rate

Respiratory Rate for Age	1 month	1 year	2 years	5 years	10 years
Upper limit of normal range	60	50	40	30	25
Lower limit of normal range	25	20	18	17	14

Normal Respiratory Rate (RR) for a 1-Month-Old

Lower Limit of Normal Range: 25 breaths per minute
- This means that a respiratory rate of 25 bpm is considered the lowest normal rate for a healthy 1-month-old infant. A rate below this may indicate hypoventilation or other respiratory concerns that need further evaluation.
Upper Limit of Normal Range: 60 breaths per minute
- This means that a respiratory rate of 60 bpm is considered the highest normal rate for a healthy 1-month-old infant. A rate above this may...

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