Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) in Premature Infants
A premature infant may have low blood pressure (hypotension) after
birth. Some early causes of low blood pressure include infection, blood loss,
and fluid loss.
If blood pressure is only mildly decreased, it may only need to be
monitored. If treatment is needed, one or more of the following may be
used:
- Medicine to increase blood pressure
- Intravenous fluids (fluids given through a vein)
- Blood
transfusion, if low blood pressure is related to blood loss
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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Last Revised
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April 14, 2011 |
Last Revised:
April 14, 2011