Evaluation of hemodynamics in healthy term neonates using ultrasonic cardiac output monitor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is a critical phase during which several changes occur in cardiovascular system. In clinical practice, it is important to have a method that allows an easy, rapid and precise evaluation of hemodynamic status of a newborn for clinical management. We here propose a rapid, broadly applicable method to monitor cardiovascular function using ultrasonic cardiac output monitoring (USCOM).

Methods

We here present data obtained from a cohort of healthy term newborns (n = 43) born by programmed cesarean section at Fondazione MBBM, Ospedale San Gerardo. Measurements were performed during the first hour of life, then at 6 + 2, at 12-24, and 48 h of life. We performed a screening echocardiography to identify a patent duct at 24 

SUBMITTER: Doni D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7405450 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature