Accuracy and Safety of a Continuous Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitor in Neonates.

Abstract

Accurate and continuous blood pressure (BP) monitoring in neonates is crucial in the intensive care unit. Invasive arterial lines (IALs), oscillometric cuffs, and current noninvasive continuous BP monitoring devices have significant limitations. The Boppli® device is a novel, continuous, noninvasive BP device that requires no calibration, designed for neonates. This prospective, multicenter study evaluated the performance, usability, and safety of the Boppli device in neonates <5 kg. We compared