Keep reading to learn more about pediatric vital signs. Share on Pinterest As a child gets older, their heart rate tends to decrease. Heart rate is a measure of how many times the heart beats in a ...

In many respects, children aren’t “little adults.” This is true when it comes to vital signs. Vital signs, or vitals for short, are a measurement of: blood pressure heart rate (pulse ...

Your child’s vital signs can give you important health clues. Many things can affect the numbers. But if they’re outside the normal range, it could be a sign of possible health issues.

Vital signs measure the body’s most essential functions. They include heart rate, body temperature, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Healthcare professionals use vital ...