Cs-fund-010-pediatric vital signs PDF

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PEDIATRIC VITAL SIGNS

Vital Sign

Systolic Blood Pressure

Normal Range

Preterm: 50-70 mmHg Newborn - 3 mo.: 60-70 mmHg 1 year: 70-80 mmHg 3 year: 76-90 mmH 6 yea 80-100

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PEDIATRIC VITAL SIGNS Vital Sign

Normal Range

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