Table 1.
Reported frequency of measurement of temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate in children aged <5 years in routine clinical practice (n = 162 GPs).
Frequency of measurement | Temperature, n (%) | Pulse rate, n (%) | Respiratory rate, n (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Never | 10 (6.2) | 11 (6.8) | 11 (6.8) |
Less than once a month | 24 (14.8) | 63 (38.9) | 53 (32.7) |
Between once a month and once a week | 40 (24.7) | 54 (33.3) | 71 (43.8) |
At least once a week | 88 (54.3) | 34 (21.0) | 27 (16.7) |