In a new born, what is the normal respiratory rate ?
Correct Answer: 40-60 breaths/minute
Description: Newborn vitals: Respiratory rate:40-60 breaths/minute. Hea rate is faster in newborns compared to term babies. The normal range is 110-160 beats/ min.Bradycardia(<100/min) may be associated with hea disease whike tachycardia(> 160/min) may be due to sepsis, anemia, fever or congestive cardiac failure. Capillary refill time assessed by applying firm pressure over sternum . Normal value is 2-3 seconds. Reference: GHAI. Essential paediatrics , 8 th edition
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