Table 5.
Criteria used for the identification of neonatal near miss, North Shewa zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2021.
| Criteria | Frequency NNM (n) | Prevalence of NNM (%) per 1,000 live birth |
|---|---|---|
| Pragmatic criteria | ||
| Gestational age ≤33wks | 109 (40.8) | 14.7 |
| APGAR score <7 at 5th min | 141 (52.8) | 19.1 |
| Birth weight (gram) < 1500g | 17 (6.4) | 2.3 |
| Clinical criteria | ||
| Cyanosis | 44 (22.0) | 5.9 |
| Absence of regular breathing | 60 (30.0) | 8.1 |
| Cardiac arrest | 20 (10.0) | 2.7 |
| Persistent bradycardia < 80 bpm | 8 (4.0) | 1.1 |
| Visible jaundice within 24 h of delivery | — | —- |
| Persistent tachycardia > 200bpm | 8 (4.0) | 1.1 |
| Seizures | — | — |
| Inability to suck within 12 hr | 56 (28.0) | 7.6 |
| Anuria > 24 | — | — |
| Tachypnea | 4 (2.0) | 0.5 |
| Laboratory and management criteria | ||
| Any active non-traumatic bleeding | — | — |
| Hematuria | 2 (0.9) | 0.3 |
| Septicemia | — | — |
| Encephalopathy | — | — |
| Any intubation | 78 (36.8) | 10.5 |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 30 (14.2) | 3.9 |
| Use of vasoactive drugs | 4 (1.90) | 0.5 |
| Blood transfusion | 3 (1.40) | 0.4 |
| Anticonvulsant | —- | — |
| Parenteral antibiotic | 95 (44.8) | 12.8 |
Apgar (A, Appearance; P, Pulse; G, Grimace; A, Activity; R, Respiration); bpm, beat per minute; g, gram; h, hours; wks, weeks.