Respiratory Rate Calculator

Respiratory Rate Calculator calculator can be used to determine the respiratory rate per minute based on patient measurements. It helps healthcare professionals monitor and assess patient respiratory health.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Results

Results will be displayed here after calculation.

Calculation Formula

Respiratory Rate (breaths per minute) = Counted Respiratory Rate × 60

Where:
- Respiratory Rate: The number of breaths per minute observed
- 60: Conversion factor to convert seconds to minutes

Respiratory Rate Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Respiratory Rate Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the patient's age in years.
  2. Enter the observed respiratory rate (number of breaths per minute).
  3. Select the type of breathing observed (normal, shallow, deep, rapid, or slow).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the respiratory rate per minute.
  5. Review the results and interpretation provided.

Working Principle

The calculator multiplies the observed respiratory rate by 60 to convert the count from seconds to minutes. This is a standard method for calculating respiratory rate in medical settings.

Normal Respiratory Rates

  • Adults: 12-20 breaths per minute
  • Children (1-12 years): 15-30 breaths per minute
  • Infants (0-12 months): 30-60 breaths per minute
  • Newborns (0-1 month): 40-60 breaths per minute

When to Use This Calculator

This calculator is useful for healthcare professionals to:

  • Quickly assess patient respiratory status
  • Monitor changes in respiratory rate over time
  • Identify potential respiratory distress
  • Document patient measurements for medical records