Developmental Characteristics and Pediatric Assessment

Development
  • Taking this into account, we must develop a working knowledge of growth and development from newborn to adolescent
  • It is also important to have a quick reference available for normal vital signs by age and size
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Data from: Fleming S, Thompson M, Stevens R, et al. Normal ranges of heart rate and respiratory rate in children from birth to 18 years of age: a systematic review of observational studies. Lancet 2011; 377:1011. Accessed August 2013.