Table 3.
Changes in mean arterial blood pressure values from postnatal hour 4 – 24
| Cohort | Decrease (value at hour 4 > hour 24) | Same value (value at hour 4 = hour 24) | Increase (value at hour 4 < hour 24) rate ≤1 mmHg/hour | Increase (value at hour 4 < hour 24) rate >1 mmHg/hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All infants | 18% | 5% | 74% | 3% |
| Untreated infants | 20% | 1% | 75% | 3% |
| Infants given any antihypotensive therapy | 16% | 8% | 73% | 3% |
| Infants given a fluid bolus | 16% | 11% | 71% | 2% |
| Infants given only a fluid bolus | 28% | 10% | 62% | none |
| Infants given only a blood product | 11% | 5% | 79% | 5% |
| Infants given dopamine | 16% | 8% | 74% | 1% |