Hypotension in the very low birthweight infant: the old, the new, and the uncertain.
Hypotension occurs in up to 20% of very low birthweight infants, usually in the first 48 hours after birth. Its importance lies in its possible causal link with brain injury. Its management is controversial.
Dasgupta
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Peter Congdon Regional Neonatal Unit, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS2 9NS, UK.
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D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004280:Dobutamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004298:Dopamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D013256:Steroids; D004280:Dobutamine; D004298:Dopamine