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Alarm limit values for vital signsa
| Alarm limit values depending on age | Under 1 year | 1–5 Years | 6–14 Years | >14 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (/min) | >160 | >130 | >120 | >110 |
| Blood pressure (systolic, mm Hg) | <50 | <60 | <60 | <70 |
| Respiratory rate (/min) | >40 | >35 | >30 | >25 |
| Oxygen saturation (%) | <92 | <92 | <92 | <92 |
aThese values may vary due to high individual variability and can be regarded as guide values. Evidence-based data from clinical studies are not available
