Table.
Characteristics of the study population (n = 30)
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Gestational age, n | |
| Term | 6 |
| Preterm | 24 |
| Birth weight, g, mean ± SD | 2085 ± 986 |
| Males/females, n | 16/14 |
| Race, n (%) | |
| Black | 1 (3) |
| White | 18(60) |
| Hispanic | 7(23) |
| Asian | 3(10) |
| Other | 1 (3) |
| Apgar score, median (range) | |
| 1-minute | 6 (0–9) |
| 5-minute | 8 (4–9) |
| Primary diagnosis, n (%) | |
| Respiratory distress syndrome | 26 (87) |
| Meconium aspiration syndrome | 4(13) |
| Antenatal steroid use, n (%) | 19(63) |
| Cesarean delivery, n (%) | 24 (80) |
| Multiple birth | 11 |
| Intraventricular hemorrhage, n (%) | 0 |
| Previous intubation for other indications, n (%) | 8 (27) |
| Poractant alfa/Beractant administration, n | 26/4 |
| Delivery of surfactant, mean time from birth | 6 hours, 26 minutes |
| Premedication for endotracheal intubation, n (%) | 23 (77) |