Pediatric Vital Signs: Vital signs measured in medicine include blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate. The normal range for pediatric vital signs for newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents is different than that of adults. Charts show the normal vital signs at various ages.
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