👶 Pediatric Nursing
NEONATAL VITAL SIGNS
Comprehensive Notes for:
BSc Nursing Final Year
NORCET / AIIMS / ESIC Exam Preparation
Prepared by: Anisha Choudhary
Institution: GCON Bharatpur (RUHS)
Batch: BSc Nursing Final Year (2022–2026)
Course: Utkarsh Ramban 2.0
🩺 Includes:
Vital Signs Overview
Age-wise Normals
Heat Loss Mechanisms
Hypothermia Prevention
Clinical Tips for Practice & Viva
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💡 "A strong foundation in newborn assessment ensures confident and safe care from Day 1.”
, 👶 Neonatal Vital Signs
Used to assess vital functions of organs like:
Heart
Lungs
Brain
Kidneys
Standard Order for Assessment:
R → P → T → BP
(Respiration → Pulse → Temperature → Blood Pressure)
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🫁 1. Respiration
Method: Inspection
Normal rate in newborns: 30–60 breaths/min (average: 40)
At 1 year: 30–40 breaths/min
At 25 years: 12–20 breaths/min
Note: Count respiration for a full 1 minute in neonates.
🔹 Neonatal Respiratory Characteristics:
Irregular, shallow, abdominal breathing
Apnea: Pause in breathing <20 seconds (common in preterms)
Fewer alveoli → higher respiratory rate
NEONATAL VITAL SIGNS
Comprehensive Notes for:
BSc Nursing Final Year
NORCET / AIIMS / ESIC Exam Preparation
Prepared by: Anisha Choudhary
Institution: GCON Bharatpur (RUHS)
Batch: BSc Nursing Final Year (2022–2026)
Course: Utkarsh Ramban 2.0
🩺 Includes:
Vital Signs Overview
Age-wise Normals
Heat Loss Mechanisms
Hypothermia Prevention
Clinical Tips for Practice & Viva
---
💡 "A strong foundation in newborn assessment ensures confident and safe care from Day 1.”
, 👶 Neonatal Vital Signs
Used to assess vital functions of organs like:
Heart
Lungs
Brain
Kidneys
Standard Order for Assessment:
R → P → T → BP
(Respiration → Pulse → Temperature → Blood Pressure)
---
🫁 1. Respiration
Method: Inspection
Normal rate in newborns: 30–60 breaths/min (average: 40)
At 1 year: 30–40 breaths/min
At 25 years: 12–20 breaths/min
Note: Count respiration for a full 1 minute in neonates.
🔹 Neonatal Respiratory Characteristics:
Irregular, shallow, abdominal breathing
Apnea: Pause in breathing <20 seconds (common in preterms)
Fewer alveoli → higher respiratory rate
