Delimitation of blood pressure in healthy newborns
Blood pressure (BP) is one of the four vital signs that best reflect cardiovascular status during the physical examination of newborns. Adequate monitoring of vital signs is essential to optimize the management of neonates; therefore, BP measurements should be obtained and recorded throughout their ongoing care. A prospective observational study was carried out, selecting 836 healthy full-term newborns in a maternity hospital in the Federal District.