Why the study?
Can spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity be assessed non-invasively in neonates, and does it differ between preterm and term infants?
Population
19 neonates, comprising 14 preterm neonates (term 29-32 weeks) and 5 term neonates (term 40-41 weeks).
Comparison
Continuous monitoring of ECG and non-invasive… vs Term neonates compared to preterm neonates.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Noninvasive baroreflex assessment is feasible in neonates; leaves open whether preterm-term differences predict outcomes or warrant intervention.
Can spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity be assessed non-invasively in neonates, and does it differ between preterm and term infants?
Spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity can be non-invasively assessed in neonates and is lower in preterm compared to term infants, reflecting autonomic nervous system maturation.
Drouin et al. (1997) studied this question.
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