Respiration Rate Calculator

by

Understanding Respiration Rate

Respiration rate, also known as breathing rate, is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. It's a vital sign that indicates how well the body is functioning. A normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is typically between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. For infants and children, the normal range is higher and decreases with age.

Factors that can affect respiration rate include physical activity, fever, illness, pain, emotional state, and certain medications. An abnormally high respiration rate (tachypnea) or a low respiration rate (bradypnea) can be signs of underlying health issues and may require medical attention.

Monitoring your respiration rate can be a simple yet effective way to gauge your general health. This calculator helps you easily determine your respiration rate based on a timed observation.

Respiration Rate Calculator

Measure your breaths over a specific period and enter the details below to calculate your respiration rate per minute.

function calculateRespirationRate() { var breathsInput = document.getElementById("breathsTaken"); var timeInput = document.getElementById("timePeriodSeconds"); var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result"); var breaths = parseFloat(breathsInput.value); var timeInSeconds = parseFloat(timeInput.value); if (isNaN(breaths) || isNaN(timeInSeconds) || timeInSeconds <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for breaths and time (time must be greater than 0)."; return; } if (breaths < 0 || timeInSeconds < 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter non-negative values for breaths and time."; return; } var respirationRate = (breaths / timeInSeconds) * 60; // Convert to breaths per minute resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your Respiration Rate is: " + respirationRate.toFixed(2) + " breaths per minute"; } .calculator-container { font-family: sans-serif; max-width: 800px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .article-content { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; background-color: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .article-content h2 { color: #333; margin-top: 0; } .article-content p { line-height: 1.6; color: #555; } .calculator-form { flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background-color: #eef7ff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } .calculator-form h3 { color: #0056b3; margin-top: 0; } .input-group { margin-bottom: 15px; } .input-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; } .input-group input[type="number"] { width: calc(100% – 20px); padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; box-sizing: border-box; } .calculator-form button { background-color: #007bff; color: white; padding: 10px 15px; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 10px; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; } .calculator-form button:hover { background-color: #0056b3; } .result-display { margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background-color: #d4edda; color: #155724; border: 1px solid #c3e6cb; border-radius: 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; }

Leave a Comment