Table1.
Participant characteristics
| Preterm (n=19) | Term (n=20) | p Value (preterm vs term) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) (mean±SD) | 30.8±3.2 | 39.8±1.3 | <0.001 |
| Birth weight (g) (mean±SD) | 1431±605 | 3076±271 | <0.001 |
| Intrauterine growth retardation (n) | 7 | 1 | 0.014 |
| Caesarean section delivery (n) | 15 | 3 | <0.001 |
| Apgar score at 1 min (mean±SD) | 6.3±2.6 | 9±0 | <0.001 |
| Apgar score at 5 min (mean±SD) | 8.4±1.2 | 10±0 | <0.001 |
| Respiratory distress (n) | 10 | 0 | <0.001 |
| Mechanical ventilation (n) | 10 | 0 | <0.001 |
| Intracranial haemorrhage (n) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bacterial infection (n) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antenatal steroid administration (n) | 10 | 0 | <0.001 |