Table 2.
Neonatal characteristics.
| Neonatal characteristics | Protocol group (n = 19) | Control group (n = 19) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female gender, n (%) | 6 (31,6) | 7 (36) | NS |
| Birth weight (g) (average) | 3336 | 3300 | NS |
| Apgar score ≤ 5 at 5 min, n (%) | 17 (89,5) | 19 (100) | NS |
| Apgar score ≤ 5 at 10 min, n (%) | 12 (63,1) | 16 (84) | NS |
| Intubation in the delivery room | NS | ||
| Intubation only | 2 (10,6) | 4 (21) | |
| Intubation and chest compression | 3 (15,8) | 2 (10,5) | |
| Features of aEEG, n (%) | NS | ||
| Type 2 | |||
| (i) With seizure | 9 (47,3) | 6 (32) | |
| (ii) Without seizure | 1 (5,3) | 2 (10,5) | |
| Type 3 | |||
| (i) With seizure | 7 (36,8) | 4 (21) | |
| (ii) Without seizure | 0 | 2 (10,5) | |
| Electric seizure | 2 (10,6%) | 3 (15,8) |
aEEG: amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (according to Al Naqeeb classification).