Table 2b.
Results of the modified Sarnat neurologic examination
| Total | Infants with fetal acidosis | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| No. of infants | 102 | 9 (9) | 93 (91) | — |
| Number of abnormal category of modified Sarnat neurologic examinationa | ||||
| Level of consciousness | 8 (8) | 5 (56) | 3 (3) | <0.01 |
| Spontaneous activity | 15 (15) | 6 (67) | 9 (10) | <0.01 |
| Posture | 5 (5) | 2 (22) | 3 (3) | 0.06 |
| Tone | 15 (15) | 6 (67) | 9 (10) | <0.01 |
|
Primitive reflexes Suck Moro |
33 (32) | 7 (78) | 26 (28) | <0.01 |
|
Autonomic system Pupils Heart rate Respiration |
7 (7) | 4 (44) | 3 (3) | <0.01 |
| Total scoreb | 7 ± 3 | 12 ± 5 | 7 ± 2 | <0.01 |
aValues in parenthesis are percentage of values in the column
bMean ± SD