Assessing CYP

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Average respiratory rate

Birth-1 month 25-50/min
6-12 months 20-40/min
2-7 years 20-30/min
8-11 years 15-25/min
12-Adult 12-24/min

Average blood pressure

1 year 95/70
2-4 years 100/70
5-11 years 110/80
12-Adult 120/90

Normal heart/pulse rates

Birth-1 month 120-170
6-12 months 110-160
4-7 years 80 -130
8-11 years 70-120
12-Adult 65-110

Average weight for age

1 month - 4.5kg
3 months - 6kg
1 year - 9kg
2-3 years - 12 to 14kg
4-7 years - 16 to 22kg
8-11 years - 25 to 35kg
12-Adult - 43 to 70kg

Capillary refill time

Using finger apply pressure to chest for 5 seconds then release – normal skin perfusion 2 seconds (if greater contact doctor).

Once the above has been performed, assess risk using PEWS guidelines.

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