To find the role of per fusion index in early identification of shock in neonates

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to find the role of perfusion index in early
identification of shock in neonates. Blood pressure was measured in supine position with an
appropriate size cuff in a quiet environment, in the right upper limb, when the baby was not
agitated. The width of the cuff was 60 to 70% of the arm length.
Results: About 28% had birth weight less than 1.75 kg. Mean birth weight is 2.01 kg and
standard deviation is 0.86 kg. The chi-square statistic is 9.5584. The p-value is .04199. The
result is significant at p < .05. The majority of the neonates who had shock have perfusion
index less than 0.9.The association is statistically highly significant. (P<0.05).