Pediatric Vital Signs Reference (PALS)
Pediatric vital-sign reference (AHA PALS 2020): age-band normal heart rate, respiratory rate, and systolic-BP ranges plus the PALS hypotension threshold.
Open the calculator → Runs in your browser. Data leaves only if you deliberately send a problem report from the interactive tool.
Example
- Age in years
- 5
Result: Preschool (3-5 yr): PALS hypotension if systolic BP < 80 mmHg.
The tool opens with these values already filled in. Replace them with your own.
What you enter
- Age in years (0–18)
How this is calculated
American Heart Association. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual, 2020. Age-banded normal heart rate, respiratory rate, and systolic-BP ranges; PALS hypotensive-SBP definition (< 60 neonate, < 70 infant, < 70 + 2 x age for ages 1-10, < 90 at >= 10 yr). Read the source ↗
A reference and educational tool. Not medical, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for clinician judgment.