Key Concepts: Cardiopulmonary Indicators in Children

Children are not simply small adults—their cardiovascular and respiratory systems undergo significant changes throughout growth and development. In this series, paediatric cardiologist Dr. Hannah Bellsham-Revell provides a practical introduction to the key cardiopulmonary indicators used to assess children's health. Through ten concise talks, she explains normal physiological ranges, monitoring techniques,... read moreand the interpretation of vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure. The series also explores the recognition and management of respiratory distress, heart failure, shock, respiratory infections, and critical care monitoring, helping healthcare professionals develop confidence in the assessment of paediatric patients.