Table 5.
Comparison of immediate transitional care and short-term outcomes for infants placed on a resuscitation tablec in periods 1 and 2
| Place of transitional care | Period 1 (n = 92) | Period 2 (n = 103) | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants placed on mothers chest | 69 (75.0) | 43 (41.7) | < 0.001a |
| Infants placed on resuscitation table | 23 (25.0) | 60 (58.3) | < 0.001a |
| Short-term outcomes for infants placed on a resuscitation tablec | (n = 23) | (n = 60) | |
| Apgar 1 < 5 | 12 (52.0) | 12 (20.0) | < 0.01a |
| Apgar 5 < 7 | 4 (17.4) | 3 (5.0) | 0.09b |
| Apgar 10 < 9 | 9 (39.0) | 9 (15.0) | 0.05a |
| Ventilation support | 15 (65.2) | 33 (55.0) | 0.40a |
| Transfer to NICU | 6 (26.1) | 7 (11.7) | 0.17a |
The results are reported as frequency (percentage)
aCalculated using Pearson’s Chi-square Test bCalculated using Fisher’s Exact Test
ctraditional resuscitation table in period 1, LifeStart in period 2