Table 2.
Differences in extubation failure of those less mature infants (22+0–28+6).
| Less mature infants who pass extubation (n = 21) | Less mature infants who fail extubation (n = 11) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 25.9 (24.2 to 27.2) | 26.9 (25.7 to 27.6) | 0.411 |
| Birth weight (g) | 790 (655 to 973) | 970 (760 to 1080) | 0.051 |
| Postmenstrual age (weeks) | 30.3 (26.9 to 33.1) | 27.9 (26.3 to 28.1) | 0.038 |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation (days) | 11 (3 to 45) | 7 (1 to 11) | 0.203 |
| SBT pass (Y) | 19 (90.5) | 10 (90.9) | 0.968 |
| % change EMG amplitude (µV) | 26.9 (9.1–48.1) | 35.9 (13.2 to 48.0) | 0.815 |
| % change EMGAUC (µV.S) | 1.54 (−12.0 to 21.4) | 31.8 (5.5 to 55.8) | 0.027 |