Temperature-Adjusted Respiratory Rate for the Prediction of Childhood Pneumonia
ConclusionsThe effects of temperature on respiratory rate are modest with a mean increase of 2.6 breaths/minute for each degree rise in temperature. Despite considerable inter-patient variability in respiratory rates by temperature, temperature adjustment improves the diagnostic value of respiratory rate for pneumonia.
Source: Academic Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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