Table 2.
Monitoring parameters and mean arterial blood pressure data of 49 preterm neonates with NIRS monitoring visible (NIRS group) and of 49 neonates with NIRS monitoring not being visible (control group).
| NIRS group (n = 49) | Control group (n = 49) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean arterial oxygen saturation first day (%) | 96.5 (94.0–98.0) | 96.8 (95.5–97.6) | 0.720 |
| Mean heart rate first day (bpm) | 144 (138–149) | 141 (137–145) | 0.192 |
| Mean arterial blood pressure first day (mmHg) | 44 ± 4 | 43 ± 5 | 0.918 |
| Mean arterial oxygen saturation second day (%) | 96.9 (95.3–98.0) | 96.5 (94.4–97.5) | 0.263 |
| Mean heart rate second day (bpm) | 144 (141–149) | 142 (136–149) | 0.245 |
| Mean arterial blood pressure second day (mmHg) | 46 ± 4 | 46 ± 5 | 0.773 |
Continuous data are presented as mean ± SD or median (25th percentile to 75th percentile) based on distribution.