학술논문
Blood pressure ranges via non-invasive and invasive monitoring techniques in premature neonates using high resolution physiologic data.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*BLOOD pressure
*NEWBORN infants
*BLOOD pressure measurement
*AGE groups
*INTENSIVE care units
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ISSN
1934-5798
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are limited evidence-based published blood pressure ranges for premature neonates. The aim of the study was to determine blood pressure ranges in a large cohort of premature neonates based on gestational and post-menstrual age. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of premature neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at our institution between January 2009 and October 2015. We stratified data by gestational and post-menstrual age groups as well as by method of blood pressure measurement (non-invasive vs. invasive). RESULTS: Over two billion blood pressure values in 1708 neonates were analyzed to generate heat maps and establish percentile-based reference ranges. The median gestational age of the cohort was 31 weeks (IQR 28–33 weeks). We found moderate correlation (r = 0.57) between simultaneously obtained non-invasive and invasive blood pressure measurements. CONCLUSIONS: Our results can serve as a reference during the bedside assessment of the critically-ill neonate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]