TABLE 5.
Comparison of VON NER Values With Those of Controls in Population-Based Studies of NE
| Factor | VON NER | Adamson et al4 | Badawi et al5,10 | Blume et al21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory factors | ||||
| Maternal fever in labor | >38°C: 17.8% | – | ≥37.5°C: 2.2% | >38°C: 3.2%a |
| Clinical chorioamnionitis | 10.6% | – | – | 1.3%a |
| Rupture of membranes >24 h | 5.3% | 2% | – | 1.0%a |
| Sentinel event | ||||
| Hemorrhage | 10.5% | 4%a | 3.6% | – |
| Cord prolapse | 3% | – | 0.2% | – |
| Any | – | – | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Fetal growth restriction | SGA: 16.1% | <3000 g: 13.% | <9th percentile: 8.4% | <2500 g: 3% |
a
Statistically significantly related to NE risk in that study.