Table 4. Secondary outcome variables by group.
| Variables | DCC group | ECC group | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body temperature (°C) of baby | ||||
| At 5 min | 36.9±0.2 | 36.8±0.1 | 0.10 | |
| At 30 min | 37.1±0.2 | 37.0±0.1 | 0.05 | |
| RDS | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Sepsis (%) | 0 | 1 (2) | 0.50 | |
| Hypoperfusion requiring fluid boluses and/or vasopressors | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Need for blood transfusion | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Intraventricular hemorrhage | 0 | 0 | - | |
| NICU stay (day) | 2.5±3.4 | 3.5±3.5 | 0.13 | |
| Hospital stay (day) | 5.2±1.4 | 5.7±1.4 | 0.09 | |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
DCC, delayed cord clamping; ECC, early cord clamping; RDS, respiratory distress syndrome; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit.