ABNORMALLY RAPID RESPIRATORY RATE - An abnormally rapid respiratory rate could be interpreted by the following general guidelines: 6 months - 1 years: 60 or more breaths/min; 1-3 years: 50 or more breaths/min; 4-5 years: 45 or more breaths/min; 5-6 years: 40 or more breaths/min; 6-12 years: 30 or more breaths/min; over 12 years: 25 or more breaths/min