What’s new in the treatment of neonatal shock

Elena CarestaPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]

Paola PapoffPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Sara Benedetti ValentiniPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Michele MancusoPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Roberto CicchettiPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Fabio MidullaPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Corrado MorettiPediatric Emergency and Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

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Abstract

Shock is a clinical disorder that challenges caregivers in the neonatal intensive care unit. The predominant cause of shock in neonates is sepsis. This article provides an overview of the current treatment of septic shock with particular emphasis on newer vasoactive drugs (milrinone, levosimendan and vasopressin) to support cardiovascular dysfunction.

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Declaration of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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