Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the study population.
| LISA N=30 | STANDARD TREATMENT N=30 | p (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks), mean | 28.4 | 29.1 | 0.15 |
| N≤29 weeks | 17 | 14 | |
| N>29 weeks | 13 | 16 | |
| Birth weight (grams), mean | 1058 | 1232 | 0.26 |
| Male gender, n(%) | 12(40) | 18(60) | 0.12 |
| Prenatal steroids, n(%) | 22(73) | 21(70) | 0.42 |
| C-section, n(%) | 24(80) | 22(73.3) | 0.54 |
| Intubation at delivery, n(%) | 7(23.3) | 0 | 0.05 |
| CRIB score, mean;SD | 4;3.08 | 1.9;2.09 | 0.003 |
| Age at procedure (hours), mean | 11.4 | 11 | 0.76 |
| First dose of surfactant, n(%) | 23(76.7) | 30(100) | 0.005 |
| FiO2 prior to surfactant administration, % | 42 | 40 | 0.59 |
C-section: Caesarean section.