Table 3.
Microcirculatory parameters of premature and mature neonates obtained at 36-72 h of life.
| Premature neonates (n = 24) | Mature neonates (n = 85) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBR (µm) | 1.9 (0.21) | 2.14 (0.25) | 0.0001 |
| RBC-filling (%) | 75.5 (7.7) | 70.1 (7.4) | 0.0023 |
| TVD (µm/mm2) | 1485 (353) | 1286 (227) | 0.0017 |
| VVD (µm/mm2) | 947 (289) | 687 (146) | < 0.0001 |
| Median RBCW (µm) | 12.2 (2.2) | 11.75 (1.3) | 0.14 |
Data are presented as mean (SD). For VVD and TVD values of one preterm infant are missing due to technical problems during measurement. Statistical analysis was performed with t test. Statistically significant results are marked in bold.