TABLE 5.
Infant Characteristics and Neonatal Outcomes by PDSA Cycles
| PDSA 1 (October 15–December 15), n = 26 | PDSA 2 (June 16–May 16), n = 44 | PDSA 3 (June 16–December 16), n = 64 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSs, n (%) | 25 (96) | 38 (86) | 56 (88) | NS |
| GA, wk, mean ± SD | 27.4 ± 1.9 | 26.8 ± 1.9 | 26.6 ± 1.9 | NS |
| Birth wt, g, mean ± SD | 1081 ± 320 | 1023 ± 301 | 999 ± 304 | NS |
| DR intubation, n (%) | 13 (50) | 12 (27) | 25 (40) | NS |
| Surfactant therapy, n (%) | 18 (69) | 24 (55) | 39 (61) | NS |
| Intubated during NICU stay, n (%) | 20 (77) | 29 (66) | 45 (70) | NS |
| BPD, n (%) | 2 (8) | 6 (14) | 9 (14) | NS |
| sROP, n (%) | 2 (8) | 2 (5) | 3 (5) | NS |
| Death, n (%) | 4 (15) | 2 (5) | 10 (16) | NS |
| Death or BPD, n (%) | 6 (23) | 8 (18) | 19 (30) | NS |