Hypotension in Neonates

This observational study collects information on the current incidence and management of hypotension in babies born at term or late preterm that are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) within the Neonatal Research Network (NRN). Participants include all newborn infants born at 34 0/7 weeks gestation or greater who are admitted to NICU Network centers and intubated and mechanically ventilated at less than 72 hours of age. The information gathered will provide a framework for the design of a potential randomized controlled trial for the treatment of hypotension in neonates. This observational study is for a time-limited enrollment period of 4-6 months; NRN centers will continue to enroll until at least 50 patients are enrolled per center (for approximately 800-1,000 subjects total).