Abstract:Introduction: Knowledge of normative Blood Pressures (BP) is critical for appropriate neonatal care. Hypertension and hypotension are abnormalities of BP which could be a sign, outcome or complications of diseases or intervention carried out on neonates. Yet, there is a dearth of data on BP concerning Nigerian full-term neonates. Aim: To determine BP values of apparently healthy term Nigerian neonates in relation to their weight in the first eight days of life and also to determine the BP values of apparently… Show more
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