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Pediatric SIRS criteria1
| Age | Heart Rate (HR) | Respiratory Rate (RR) | Leukocyte Count (Leukocytes x103/mm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 days to 1 week | >180, <100 | >50 | >34 |
| 1 week to 1 month | >180, <100 | >40 | >19.5 or <5 |
| 1 month to 1 year | >180, <90 | >34 | >17.5 or <5 |
| 2–5 years | >140 | >22 | >15.5 or <6 |
| 6–12 years | >130 | >18 | >13.5 or <4.5 |
| 13 to <18 years | >110 | >14 | >11 or <4.5 |
Excludes premature infants.
SIRS, systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Adapted from Goldstein 2005
