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Criteria for Respiratory Distress in Children With Pneumonia
| Signs of Respiratory Distress |
| 1. Tachypnea, respiratory rate, breaths/mina |
| Age 0–2 months: >60 |
| Age 2–12 months: >50 |
| Age 1–5 Years: >40 |
| Age >5 Years: >20 |
| 2. Dyspnea |
| 3. Retractions (suprasternal, intercostals, or subcostal) |
| 4. Grunting |
| 5. Nasal flaring |
| 6. Apnea |
| 7. Altered mental status |
| 8. Pulse oximetry measurement <90% on room air |
Adapted from World Health Organization criteria.
