Table 2.

Blood sugar levels (mmol/L) in relation to total duration of procedure at successive hourly interval

Blood sugar levels (mmol/L)	Duration of procedure (min)	Number of neonates	Mean±SD	P
First	>120	56	6.1±1.9	0.481
	<120	44	5.9±1.7
Second	>120	56	9.3±2.2	0.026
	<120	44	8.3±2.2
Third	>120	56	11.1±2.5	0.002
	<120	39	9.9±1.5
Fourth	>120	55	11.8±1.9	NA
	<120	0
Fifth	>120	15	13±1.8	NA
	<120	0