Table 5. Comparison of neonatal complications within the first 24 hours after delivery in the groups receiving acetaminophen and pethidine.
| Variables | Acetaminophen group (n = 67) | Pethidine group (n = 67) |
p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admitted to NICU | 3 (4.5) | 8 (11.9) | 0.116 |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 2 (3.0) | 8 (11.9) | 0.049 |
| One minute Apgar score ≤ 7 | 2 (3.0) | 11 (16.4) | 0.009 |
| Five minute Apgar score ≤ 7 | 2 (3.0) | 13 (19.4) | 0.003 |
Data were given as n(%).
NICU: neonatal intensive care unit.