Cardiovascular support during neonatal intensive care

Effective cardiovascular support for neonates requires an understanding of cardiovascular physiology, the developmental stages of the neonate and knowledge of the available treatment options. This review aims to provide physiologically-based recommendations for treatment, referring only to aspects of physiology that can be generally measured in neonates on neonatal units. This review is intended to give an insight into how physiology and pharmacology can be balanced when tailoring care to individual babies.