Table 2.
Comparison between LBW babies at adjusted 40th week who were treated or not treated with oxygen compared to NBW infants at term
| Variables | LBW oxygen (n = 10) (40th week) | LBW nonoxygen (n = 16) (40th week) | NBW control (n = 14) (Term age) | P- value ANOVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary density (per mm2) | ||||
| Basal | 69 ± 12 | 66 ± 11 | 83 ± 8 | 0.0001 |
| Maximal | 72 ± 11 | 72 ± 9 | 87 ± 11 | 0.005 |
| Blood pressure (mm Hg) | ||||
| Systolic | 85 ± 9 | 81 ± 10 | 70 ± 11 | 0.006 |
| Diastolic | 49 ± 7 | 47 ± 8 | 45 ± 12 | 0.742 |
| Heart rate | 160 ± 11 | 158 ± 14 | 122 ± 14 | 0.0001 |
LBW low birth weight, NBW normal birth weight