Table 4.
Comparison of perinatal outcome with LDH levels
| Parameters | <600 IU/l (n = 43) | 600–800 IU/l (n = 7) | >800 IU/l (n = 11) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean gestational age (weeks) | 36.92 ± 3.44 | 34.77 ± 3.11 | 35.23 ± 3.23 | 0.25 |
| Mean baby weight (gm) | 2,426 ± 791 | 1,992 ± 0618 | 1,979 ± 087 | 0.019 |
| Apgar score | ||||
| At 1 min | 6.02 ± 1.28 | 6.14 ± 1.07 | 3.91 ± 2.43 | <0.001 |
| At 5 min | 7.36 ± 0.80 | 7.29 ± 0.965 | 5.82 ± 1.54 | <0.001 |
| At 10 min | 8.02 ± 0.78 | 7.71 ± 0.95 | 6.55 ± 1.13 | <0.001 |
| Outcome | ||||
| Alive and well | 47 (83.93%) | 5 (38.46%) | 14 (45.16%) | <0.001 |
| Neonatal complications | 11 (19.64%) | 5 (38.46%) | 17 (54.84%) | 0.003 |
| Neonatal deaths | 5 (8.93%) | 4 (30.77%) | 4 (12.9%) | 0.11 |
| Still births | 4 (7.14%) | 4 (30.77%) | 13 (41.94%) | <0.001 |
| Perinatal deaths | 9 (16.07%) | 8 (61.54%) | 17 (54.84%) | 0.003 |