Table 1.
Demographic characteristics (mean and range) of the ABR Groups
| Birth and Demographic Characteristics | Normal (N=28) | Abnormal (N=46) |
|---|---|---|
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| Infant | ||
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| Birth Weight (g) | 2616.0 (1474 – 4508) | 2183.8 (569 – 4082) |
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| GA (weeks) | 36.0 (30 – 41) | 34.0 (24 – 40) |
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| Percent < 37 weeks | 54 | 72 |
| Percent < 33 weeks | 7 | 33 |
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| Percent Males | 46 | 61 |
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| Head Circumference (cm) | 32.4 (28 – 43) | 30.7 (19.50 – 36) |
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| Length (cm) | 46.1 (41 – 54.6) | 43.6 (28.2 – 53.5) |
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| Apgar 1 min | 7.9 (1 – 9) | 7.2 (1 – 9) |
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| Apgar 5 min | 8.6 (4 – 9) | 8.2 (3 – 9) |
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| Days in Hospital | 9.6 (3 – 41) | 21.0 (2 – 101) |
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| PCA at ABR Test (weeks) | 36.5 (32.3 – 43.4) | 35.8 (32.0 – 42.6) |
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| Mother | ||
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| Age at Delivery (years) | 34.2 (22.6 – 45.7) | 32.92 (16.6 – 45.4) |
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| Education (years) | 15.9 (12 – 20) | 14.7 (6 – 22) |
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Italicized: p<.05; bold font: p<.01