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What are vital signs in children, ages 12 years and older?
Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following:
Heart rate
This is measured in beats per minute (bpm).
- 60–110 bpm
Respiration (breaths)
This is measured in breaths per minute.
- 12–22
Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)
Systolic blood pressure is the upper number of a blood pressure reading. Diastolic is the lower number. They are measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
For children who are age 12, what is normal and what is high blood pressure depends on your child's age, sex, and height.
For children who are 13 and older, normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg or lower.
Temperature
This is measured in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).
98.6 F (37 C). The normal range is 97.4 F–99.6 F (36.3 C–37.6 C).
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