Table 1:
Comparison of baseline variables between neonatal sepsis treated for 3-day and 5-day
| Baseline variable | 3-day group (n=30) | 5-day group (n=30) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at the time of admission (hours) [mean (SD)] | 8.3 (10.9) | 17.5 (19.5) | 0.2 |
| Sex (male/female) | 17/13 | 19/11 | 0.6 |
| Birth weight (g)[mean (SD)] | 3098 (588) | 2984 (541) | 0.4 |
| Gestational age (wks) [mean (SD)] | 37 (1.66) | 37.2 (2.09) | 0.7 |
| Abnormal chest x-ray [n (%)] | 18 (60) | 18 (60) | 1 |
| Abnormal CBC [n (%)] | 1 (3) | 1 (3) | 1 |
| Abnormal ESR [n (%)] | 2 (6.6) | 4 (13.3) | 0.7 |
| Fever [n (%)] | 0 | 1 (3) | 0.5 |
| Respiratory distress [n (%)] | 23 (76.6) | 26 (86.6) | 0.3 |
| Poor feeding [n (%)] | 7 (23.3) | 6 (20) | 0.7 |
| Lethargy [n (%)] | 4 (13.3) | 1 (3) | 0.3 |
| Apnea [n (%)] | 1 (3) | 1 (3) | 1 |
| Hypotonia [n (%)] | 0 | 1 (3) | 0.5 |
CBC: Complete blood count; ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; SD: Standard deviation