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Characteristics of infants in kangaroo care (KC) (n=19) and standard care (SC) (n=19) groups
| KC Group | SC Group | |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Birth weight (grams) | 1311.5 (216.6) | 1213.2 (169.8) |
| Gestational age | 29 (0.8) | 28.5 (1) |
| Total # painful procedures | 13.6 (4) | 17.9 (6.8) |
| Days on vent before study | 1.95 (1.5) | 3 (1.58) |
| * Maternal prenatal steroids | 14 (11) | 9.6 (9.5) |
number of days between administration of maternal steroids and delivery
