Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Special considerations while measuring oxygen saturation01:19

Special considerations while measuring oxygen saturation

809
Assessing respiratory rate concurrently with pulse measurement is fundamental to patient care, providing valuable insights into the patient's respiratory function. The normal breathing rate for an adult usually falls within a normal range of 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Abnormal respiratory rates can signal underlying health conditions or the need for immediate intervention.
Ensuring accuracy in vital sign recordings while prioritizing patient comfort and minimizing anxiety is...
809
Assessment of Ventilation I: Respiratory Rate01:20

Assessment of Ventilation I: Respiratory Rate

1.7K
Assessment of Ventilation
A Ventilation assessment is critical for monitoring a patient's health status. Respiration, one of the most accessible vital signs, provides insights into the function of numerous body systems and can indicate serious health issues, such as brainstem injuries from head trauma.
Critical Guidelines for Assessing Ventilation:
1.7K
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities I01:26

Respiratory Volumes and Capacities I

1.4K
Assessing the respiratory rate and rhythm for a complete minute is crucial for evaluating the breathing pattern. Even a minor increase in the patient's average respiratory rate, by as little as three to five breaths per minute, is an early and vital indicator of respiratory distress. Patients with a respiratory rate exceeding twenty-four breaths per minute require close monitoring to determine the physiological alterations. This careful observation is essential for prompt recognition and...
1.4K
Factors Affecting Respiration01:24

Factors Affecting Respiration

8.5K
Respiration is a crucial physiological function involving exchanging oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) between an organism and its environment. Various factors can impact this essential process:
8.5K
Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection01:27

Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract II: Inspection

707
Physical assessment of the respiratory tract through inspection is a crucial step in understanding the patient's respiratory health. It provides insights into the functioning of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal structure, and even the patient's nutritional status. This comprehensive approach involves observing several vital aspects: chest configuration, breathing patterns, respiratory rates, skin color, and use of accessory muscles.
Chest Configuration
The chest configuration...
707
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities01:22

Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

4.3K
The respiratory system is responsible for the intake of oxygen and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the body. Respiratory volumes describe the volume of air in the lungs at different phases of the respiratory cycle. Tidal volume is the air breathed in and out during normal, quiet breathing. Inspiratory reserve volume is the air that can be forcefully inspired beyond the tidal volume. In contrast, expiratory reserve volume refers to the air that can be expelled from the lungs after a normal...
4.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Paediatric Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

Journal of medical radiation sciences·2026
Same author

Polypore mushroom mycelia as an adjunct to COVID-19 vaccination: a randomized clinical trial.

BMC immunology·2026
Same author

The Amsterdam Suggestive Psychotherapy Clinic.

History of psychiatry·2026
Same author

Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures.

Pediatric dentistry·2026
Same author

Involving Nonspeaking and Speaking Children in Clinical Encounters: An Observational Study of Real-World Clinical Encounters.

Journal of paediatrics and child health·2025
Same author

Pairwise ratio transformation of gene expression data leads to improved checkpoint response prediction in lung cancer patients.

BMC bioinformatics·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Employing the Forced Oscillation Technique for the Assessment of Respiratory Mechanics in Adults
06:11

Employing the Forced Oscillation Technique for the Assessment of Respiratory Mechanics in Adults

Published on: February 9, 2022

6.1K

Normal Percentiles for Respiratory Rate in Children-Reference Ranges Determined from an Optical Sensor.

Anthony Herbert1,2, John Pearn1,2, Stephen Wilson3

  • 1Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 4101 Brisbane, Australia.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 7, 2020
PubMed
Summary

New respiratory rate (RR) centile charts for children aged 0-13 years show higher RRs when awake. These charts help identify abnormal breathing rates in children, especially differentiating between awake and sleeping states.

Keywords:
childrenrespiratory rate

More Related Videos

Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting
14:49

Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting

Published on: April 8, 2022

8.1K
How to Administer Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Critically ill Neonates, Infants, and Children
07:27

How to Administer Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Critically ill Neonates, Infants, and Children

Published on: August 19, 2020

12.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Employing the Forced Oscillation Technique for the Assessment of Respiratory Mechanics in Adults
06:11

Employing the Forced Oscillation Technique for the Assessment of Respiratory Mechanics in Adults

Published on: February 9, 2022

6.1K
Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting
14:49

Conducting Respiratory Oscillometry in an Outpatient Setting

Published on: April 8, 2022

8.1K
How to Administer Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Critically ill Neonates, Infants, and Children
07:27

How to Administer Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Critically ill Neonates, Infants, and Children

Published on: August 19, 2020

12.2K

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Elevated respiratory rates (RRs) are indicators of various pediatric conditions like pneumonia and asthma.
  • Current methods for deriving RR centiles in healthy children are inconsistent and may influence the measured rate.
  • There's a need for standardized, objective methods to establish normal RR ranges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop accurate centile charts for respiratory rates in healthy children from birth to 13 years.
  • To differentiate and present RR data for both awake and sleeping states.
  • To provide a reliable tool for identifying abnormal respiratory rates in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an optical respiratory sensor for non-invasive, objective RR measurement in children.
  • Collected data from a cross-sectional sample of 560 awake and 103 sleeping healthy children in Brisbane, Australia.
  • Analyzed data from 320 awake and 94 sleeping children to generate centile charts.

Main Results:

  • Respiratory rates are significantly higher in awake children compared to sleeping children, particularly in younger age groups.
  • Median awake RR at birth was 59.3 breaths/min, decreasing to 25.4 at 3 years.
  • Median sleeping RR at birth was 41.4 breaths/min, decreasing to 22.0 at 3 years.

Conclusions:

  • The developed centile charts provide a crucial reference for assessing pediatric respiratory rates.
  • These charts will aid in the early detection of abnormal breathing patterns in children.
  • Highlighting the impact of sleep state on RR, especially in children aged 0-3 years, is vital for accurate clinical assessment.