Table 3.
Comparing the occurrence of complications between the two groups.a,b
| Complications | Curosurf (N = 56) | Survanta (N = 56) | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis | 2 (3.6) | 5 (8.9) | 1.80 (0.550–5.89) |
| Pneumonia | 5 (8.9) | 11 (19.6) | 1.70 (0.802–3.60) |
| IVH | 7 (12.5) | 4 (7.1) | 0.762 (0.476–1.24) |
| Pulmonary hemorrhage | 3 (5.4) | 6 (10.7) | 1.54 (0.601–3.96) |
| NEC | 5 (8.9) | 3 (5.4) | 0.785 (0.443–1.39) |
| Pneumothorax | 2 (3.6) | 5 (8.9) | 1.80 (0.550–5.89) |
| ROP | 3 (5.4) | 1 (1.8) | 0.654 (0.360–1.19) |
| Total complications | 0.922 (0.617–1.379) | ||
| With complication | 18 (32.1) | 20 (35.7) | |
| Without complication | 38 (67.9) | 36 (64.3) | |
| Mortality | 2 (3.6) | 6 (10.7) | 2.08 (0.617–6.99) |
| Nasal CPAP | 11 (19.6) | 14 (25) | 0.851 (0.523–1.38) |
| ET Tube | 17 (30.4) | 27 (48.2) | 0.674 (0.440–1.03) |
a Abbreviations: intra-ventricular hemorrhage (IVH), necrotizing enteric colitis (NEC), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), endotracheal (ET). b Data are presented as number (%).