Table 1:
Maternal and infant characteristics
| Characteristic | N=15 | |
|---|---|---|
| MATERNAL | Prima gravida, N (%) | 8 (53%) |
| Mean Maternal Age in years (SD) | 29 (5.7) | |
| Number delivered by C-section, N (%) | 7 (47%) | |
| INFANT | Mean Gestational Age in weeks (SD) | 40.0 (1.3) |
| Mean Birthweight in kg (SD) | 3.70 (0.6) | |
| Male, N (%) | 11 (73%) | |
| Mean 1 minute Apgar | 1.3 | |
| Mean 5 minute Apgar | 3.7 | |
| Mean 10 minute Apgar* | 5.2* | |
| Transferred from outside hospital, N (%) | 11 (73%) | |
| Number intubated, N (%) | 11 (73%) | |
| Number with seizures, N (%) | 8 (53%) | |
| Abnormal MRI anticipated to effect motor outcome, N (%) | 4 (27%) | |
| NOT orally feeding at discharge, N (%) | 2 (13%) | |
| Mean Length of Stay in days (SD) | 12.3 (5.5) | |
| Normal neurological exam 12 months, N (%) | 13 (87%) | |
N=14 for 10 minute Apgar score