Dobutamine Versus Placebo for Low Superior Vena Cava Flow in Newborns

Low systemic flow as measured by Doppler-echocardiography has been associated with poor neurological outcome. Yet, it has not been systematically evaluated whether the treatment of this hemodynamic condition is beneficial or not. This study aims to evaluate if treating low systemic flow in preterm infants with dobutamine has any effect on the cerebral circulation and in newborn prognosis.