Table I.
Characteristics of infants with or without RDS.
| Experimental groups (1 and 2) | Control groups (3 and 4) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | RDS (n=30) | Non-RDS (n=35) | RDS (n=31) | Non-RDS (n=34) |
| Day 1 carnitine (µmol/l) | 22.6±3.1 | 25.5±3.2 | 22.0±3.7 | 24.3±2.6 |
| Gender (Male/female) | 17/13 | 20/15 | 18/13 | 19/15 |
| Birth weight (g) | 1,650.2±328.3 | 1,630.1±282.2 | 1,670.4±311.4 | 1,610.2±283.6 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 33.3±1.8 | 33.1±2.9 | 33.1±1.7 | 32.8±2.6 |
| Maternal age (years) | 26.8±3.5 | 27.4±3.8 | 25.9±3.7 | 28.1±2.6 |
| Apgar score | ||||
| 1 mina | 7 (6–8) | 7 (6–9) | 7 (5–8) | 7 (6–8) |
| 5 mina | 9 (8–10) | 9 (8–10) | 9 (8–10) | 9 (7–10) |
| Cesarean section | 21 (70%) | 20 (57%) | 22 (71%) | 15 (54%) |
| Parity (n)a | 2 (1–4) | 3 (2–5) | 2 (1–3) | 3 (2–4) |
a
Median (range). RDS, respiratory distress syndrome.