Normal respiratory rate

Normal respiration rates for an adult person at rest range from 12 to 16 breaths per minute.

1. Is 20 breaths per minute normal?
2. Is 30 a high respiratory rate?
3. What are the 7 vital signs?

Is 20 breaths per minute normal?

Respiratory rate: A person's respiratory rate is the number of breaths you take per minute. The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting is considered abnormal.

Is 30 a high respiratory rate?

Yes, 30 breaths per minute are high for the human body. Respiratory rate is a vital sign of normal functioning of a body or any critical condition such as cardiac arrest or any other respiratory problems. At rest, the respiratory rate is 12-16 breaths per minute.

What are the 7 vital signs?

There are four primary vital signs: body temperature, blood pressure, pulse (heart rate), and breathing rate (respiratory rate), often notated as BT, BP, HR, and RR. However, depending on the clinical setting, the vital signs may include other measurements called the "fifth vital sign" or "sixth vital sign".