Frequency and Persistence of Wide Pulse Pressure in the Neonatal Population
Frequency and Persistence of Wide Pulse Pressure in the Neonatal Population
Wide Pulse Pressure is frequently present in the normal, full-term neonatal population. This
 study will evaluate the frequency and persistence of wide pulse pressure in the neonatal
 population. Using a prospective study design in the Regular newborn and Observation nurseries
 of SIUH, North site. Healthy newborns that are between 0-72 hrs of age will have their blood
 pressures measured using the oscillometric method. This data will offer insight into whether
 the presence of wide pulse pressure in otherwise healthy newborn infants warrants further
 cardiovascular evaluation
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Infants with gestational age > or = 35weeks and birth weight > 2500g, who are
 hemodynamically stable, have no cardiorespiratory abnormalities and have no evidence
 of sepsis. If a blood culture was drawn due to the presence of maternal risk factors
 (e.g. maternal fever, prolonged rupture of membranes), patients will be included only
 if the blood culture result is negative and in case of intrapartum antibiotic
 treatment, ancillary blood tests (CBC with differential, CRP) are also within the
 normal range

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Infants with gestational age < 35weeks or birth weight < 2500g and with evidence of
 neonatal sepsis either culture proven or clinically suspected.