Table 3.
Characteristics of Very Low Birth Weight Infants <32 Weeks.
| VLBW Infants <32 Weeks | ETT | LISA | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 30 | 20 | N/A |
| Weight (g) | 800 | 1355 | 0.0003 |
| Gestational Age (weeks) | 26.1 | 29.8 | 0.004 |
| Mortality | 20% | 0% | 0.069 |
| Sex (% male) | 57% | 60% | 1 |
| Any Mechanical Ventilation | 100% | 0% | 0.0001 |
| Duration of Mechanical Ventilation (h) | 136.5 | 0 | 0.0001 |
Data are presented as the median (tested using Wilcoxon rank sum) for variables not normally distributed or by percent (tested using Fisher’s exact test). This table includes infants whose gestational age at birth was less than 32 weeks and corrected gestational age was 36 weeks by December 2020 (so that BPD outcome was available). Infants who received surfactant by ETT had significantly lower weight and gestational age.