Table 2.
Interventions during first 15 minutes and first 24 hours after birth
| Interventions | Near infrared spectroscopy group (n=304) | Control group (n=303) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 15 minutes after birth | |||
| Supplemental oxygen (n=303/303) | 297 (98.0) | 290 (95.7) | 0.1 |
| Respiratory support (n=304/303): | |||
| None | 5 (1.6) | 8 (2.6) | 0.55 |
| Mask continuous positive pressure | 103 (33.9) | 106 (35.0) | |
| Mask positive pressure ventilation | 162 (53.3) | 164 (54.1) | |
| Intubation | 34 (11.2) | 25 (8.3) | |
| Chest compressions (n=301/299) | 4 (1.3) | 5 (1.7) | 0.75 |
| Caffeine (n=299/302) | 71 (23.8) | 82 (27.2) | 0.34 |
| Adrenaline (n=302/303) | 2 (0.7) | 1 (0.3) | 0.56 |
| Surfactant (n=303/303) | 23 (7.6) | 27 (8.9) | 0.56 |
| Intravenous fluids (n=303/303) | 12 (4.0) | 2 (0.7) | 0.007 |
| Others (n=303/301) | 6 (2.0) | 3 (1.0) | 0.5 |
| First 24 hours after birth | |||
| Surfactant (n=303/302) | 169 (55.8) | 157 (52.0) | 0.35 |
| Respiratory support (n=304/303): | |||
| None | 22 (7.2) | 20 (6.6) | 0.19 |
| Non-invasive ventilation | 193 (63.5) | 213 (70.3) | |
| Mechanical ventilation | 89 (29.3) | 70 (23.1) |