Table 1. Demographic and Clinical Data of the Study Population (n=44).
| Variable | Summary Value |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Birthweight (mean ± SD Kilograms) | 3.3 ± 0.8 |
| Gestational Age (mean ± SD weeks) | 38.9 ± 1.4 |
| Gender (n, % male) | 23 (52) |
| Presenting pH* | 6.9 (0.3) |
| Presenting Base Deficit*,a | 19 (8) |
| Encephalopathy Grade | |
| • Moderate (n, %) | 35 (80) |
| • Severe (n, %) | 9 (20) |
| Apgar Score* | |
| • 1 minute | 1 (1) |
| • 5 minute | 3 (3) |
| • 10 minute b | 5 (4) |
| EEG seizures during hypothermia (n, %) | 12 (27) |
| Hypotension during hypothermia (n, %) | 25 (57) |
| • Dopamine (n, %) c | 25 (100) |
| • Epinephrine (n%) c | 7 (28) |
*
Data presented as median (interquartile range) except where indicated.
Data available for
a
31/44 and
b
37/44 infants.
c
% refers to percentage of hypotension.