The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jun 2020
Method of Blood Pressure Measurement in Neonates and Infants: A Systematic Review and Analysis.
To determine the recommended blood pressure (BP) measurement methods in neonates after systematically analyzing the literature regarding proper BP cuff size and measurement location and method. ⋯ Proper BP measurement is critical in neonates with naturally lower BP and attention to BP cuff size, location, and method of measurement are essential. With decreasing use of intra-arterial catheters for long-term BP monitoring in neonates, further studies are urgently needed to validate and develop oscillometric methodology with enhanced accuracy.