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ELBW Hypotension Treatment Alogrithm

Purpose:

An algorithm to guide treatment of hypotension in the ELBW population with the goal of standardizing and hopefully decreasing the use of fluid boluses, as well as promoting judicious and appropriate use of hydrocortisone. 

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for cardiovascular care.

A standard approach to weaning off hydrocortisone is also incorporated.

The algorithm was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants <28wks EGA

Purpose:

An algorithm to guide treatment of hypotension in the ELBW population with the goal of standardizing and hopefully decreasing the use of fluid boluses, as well as promoting judicious and appropriate use of hydrocortisone. 

A standard approach to weaning off hydrocortisone is also incorporated.

The algorithm was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants <28wks EGA

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for cardiovascular care.

Hospital

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 190 E Bannock St. Boise, ID 83712

Author

Scott A. Snyder, MD, snyders@slhs.org

ELBW Hypotension Treatment Alogrithm

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Disclaimer:  All content above is solely the work product of the authors.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, makes no endorsement or statement of safety, efficacy, or appropriateness of any of the protocols, pathways, guidelines, or algorithms contained within.  They should be thoroughly reviewed against any available evidence prior to adoption.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as a standard of care.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to the authors and/or the listed contact person.  Good clinical judgement should always prevail when applying any standardized approach.  We recommend that institutions review these protocols, pathways, guidelines, and algorithms and accept, modify, or reject them based on their own institutional resources and patient populations.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from use of these tools.