![]() Normal BP in newborns varies with gestational age, postmenstrual (also referred to as postconceptual) age, and birth weight. ![]() ![]() It may also complicate umbilical arterial catheterization although this is usually short-lived Hypertension (defined as sustained systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than the 95th percentile) in the newborn is increasingly seen as a complication in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) who are receiving steroid treatment but may also be due to congenital or acquired renovascular disease or volume overload.Volume administration (limited to 10-20 mL/kg normal saline to avoid complications in preterm infants) is the first line of treatment.Recognition and treatment of hypotension is particularly important to avoid complications.Hypotension indicates inadequate systemic blood flow. ![]()
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