Systolic blood pressure and blood volume in preterm infants.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Blood volume and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were measured in 43 preterm infants. Mean (SD) blood volume was 83 (19) ml/kg (range 48-119) and SBP 50 (9) mm Hg (range 34-69), showing a significant overall relationship. Blood volume in infants with SBP > 60 mm Hg (110 (6) ml/kg) was significantly higher than in infants with SBP 40-60 mm Hg (78 (16) ml/kg) and in infants with SBP < 40 mm Hg (75 (10) ml/kg). In conclusion, SBP is of limited value in detecting hypovolaemia in very low birthweight infants.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Volume
- Infant, Premature