Table 1. Infant characteristics N=85.
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gestational age (wks) | 28.1 ± 2.2 |
| Birth weight (gr) | 1079 ± 343 |
| Apgar 1 min | 5.2 ± 2.5 |
| Apgar 5 min | 7.3 ± 2 |
| SNAP II score day 1 | 16.8 ± 15.1 |
| Chorioamnionitis 1 | 24/78 (31%) |
| Funisitis 1 | 11/78 (14%) |
| Postnatal infections | 37/85 (44%) |
| Chronic lung disease (CLD) | 24/85 (28%) |
| NEC (stage II/III) | 5/85 (6%) |
| White matter injury 2 | 22/80 (28%) |
| IVH grade III/IV 2 | 4/80 (5%) |
| Pre-test Cortisol at 18 months CA (μg/dl) | .242 ± .478 |
| Post-1 Cortisol at 18 months CA (μg/dl) | .162 ± .296 |
| Post-2 Cortisol at 18 months CA (μg/dl) | .188 ± .373 |
1
n=78 placental histopathology available
2
n=80 with MRI