PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
(PALS) QUICK REFERENCE CARD
l Vital Signs in Children:
HR of Newborn to 3 months? - 85 to 205 (awake)
80 to 160 (sleeping)
Vital Signs in Children:
HR of 3 months to 2 years? - 100 to 190 (awake)
75 to 160 (sleeping
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Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Neonates - <60
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Infants to 1 year old - <70
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
1 to 10 years - < 70 + (age in years x 2)
Example: 4 year old hypotension limit?
< 78
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Children > 10 years - <90
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.
(PALS) QUICK REFERENCE CARD
l Vital Signs in Children:
HR of Newborn to 3 months? - 85 to 205 (awake)
80 to 160 (sleeping)
Vital Signs in Children:
HR of 3 months to 2 years? - 100 to 190 (awake)
75 to 160 (sleeping
ADD REST OF CARD - HERE!
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Neonates - <60
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Infants to 1 year old - <70
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
1 to 10 years - < 70 + (age in years x 2)
Example: 4 year old hypotension limit?
< 78
Definition of hypotension (systolic):
Children > 10 years - <90
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm.
