Table 3.
Vital signs at admission of outborn infants transferred with the ambulance to Beira Central Hospital
| Aspect | Variable at admission | Outborn infants transferred by ambulance (n = 198) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical parameters | Heart rate: | |
| ≤ 60 bpm | 7 (3.5) | |
| 60–100 bpm | 7 (3.5) | |
| 101–180 bpm | 182 (92.0) | |
| > 180 bpm | 2 (1.0) | |
| Respiratory rate: | ||
| Apnea | 8 (4.0) | |
| < 40 breaths/min | 23 (11.6) | |
| 40–60 breaths/min | 104 (52.6) | |
| > 60 breaths/min | 63 (31.8) | |
| Oxygen Saturation: | ||
| < 80% | 27 (13.6) | |
| 80–91% | 45 (22.7) | |
| > 92% | 126 (63.6) | |
| Body temperature: | ||
| < 32 °C | 4 (2.0) | |
| 32–35.9 °C | 107 (54.1) | |
| 36–36.4 °C | 39 (19.7) | |
| 36.5–37.5 °C | 40 (20.2) | |
| > 37.5 °C | 8 (4.0) | |
| TOPS components | Body temperature < 36.5 °C | 150 (75.8) |
| Oxygen saturation < 90% | 64 (32.3) | |
| Capillary refill time ≥ 3 s | 22 (11.1) | |
| Blood sugar < 40 mg/dla | 14/177 (7.9) |
Data expressed as n (%)
aData not available in 21 neonates