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Calculation of point estimate of incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (iCER)
| Parameter | Cost ($) | Incremental cost (Δ cost) | Effectiveness (%) | Incremental effectiveness (Δ effectiveness) | iCER (Δcost/Δeffectiveness) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nCPAP | 140 404 | — | 0.633 | — | — |
| NIPPV | 143 745 | 3341 | 0.616 | − 0.017 | Dominateda |
Abbreviations: nCPAP, nasal continuous positive pressure; NIPPV, nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
iCER: −197,020.
