Table 1.
Criteria for clinically significant abnormal heart rate or respiratory rate.
| Age | Heart rate (beats/min) | Respiratory rate (breaths/min) |
|---|---|---|
| <1 y | >150 | >50 |
| 1–4 y | >120 | >40 |
| 5–12 y | >110 | >30 |
| 13–17 y | >100 | >16 |
| ≥18 y | <50 or >100 | <9 or >15 |
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