my son has a congenial heart defect. he is now 16 months old. well tonight while eating he passed out. or at least that's what it seemed like to me. first i shook him gently then i lightly tapped his cheeks and that woke him. then just a few minutes later i took him to change his diaper and he passed out or fell asleep again. i have woken him every hour just to be sure and when he stay up everything seems noraml now. do you think the i am over reacting or could this be a sign that his heart is giving him trouble?
also if anyone knows what the normal heart and pule rate is for a child of 16 months i would really appreciate it. I had it in paper work and it is missing now.
2006-07-13 19:09:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
PLEASE, PLEASE CALL your pediatrician now. My son's pediatric Cardiologist warned me to watch for these signs.
If you can't reach your pediatrician, please take him to the nearest E.R. STAT!
2006-07-13 19:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa N 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My son was in hospital a few weeks ago and the nurse said for a toddler the usual heart rate is between 100 bpm and anywhere up to 160 bpm but it should be on the lower side (100) if your son is not running around, being active or crying!!!! If your son is passing out and has a known heart defect i would suggest taking him to the emergency department NOW!!!!!!! No matter wheat his heart rate is!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-13 19:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the normal heart rate for a 16 mos old is but if you want to ask call ask your local hospital. If you son has a congential heart defect then you are NOT OVER REACTINg..... pLEASE CALL YOUR Dr. if not you can call mine 734.647.9000.... my pediatrician would be more than happy to help you and your son! God Bless
2006-07-13 19:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by krYpToNitEsMoM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal heart rate for infant to 2 years is 100-160 beats per minute, resp rate is 20-40 per minute.
2006-07-14 07:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetheart, I don't know, put this question in the HEALTH catagory and some doctors might be online!!!
2006-07-13 19:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋