Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of any IVH and severe IVH.
| Parameters | Odds ratio of any IVH (95% CI) | Odds ratio of severe IVH (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Antenatal steroid | 0.576 (0.32–1.04) | 0.219 (0.087–0.546)a |
| Pneumothorax | 4.284 (0.958–19.158) | – |
| Pulmonary hemorrhage | 2.468 (0.814–7.479) | 2.076 (0.504–8.543) |
| Inotropes | 0.984 (0.471–2.054) | 0.818 (0.287–2.334) |
| Hydrocortisone | 1.225 (0.558–2.692) | 3.519 (1.204–10.281)a |
| PDA | 1.425 (0.774–2.625) | 2.718 (1.024–7.210)a |
CI; confidence interval; IVH: Intraventricular hemorrhage; PDA: Patent ductus arteriosus.
a
Indicates significant differences.