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. 2021 Mar 31;36(2):e250. doi: 10.5001/omj.2021.58

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.