Pre-treatment clinical assessments for 42 randomised infants
| R-HuEpo | Placebo | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD): | ||
| Gestational age (weeks) | 27 (2) | 26 (2) |
| Postmenstrual age (weeks) | 28 (2) | 28 (2) |
| Birthweight (g) | 940.5 (194.2) | 923.1 (194.4) |
| Head circumference (mm) | 246.8 (18.8) | 247.6 (22.9) |
| Baseline heart rate (per min) | 150.7 (13.2) | 149.6 (11.6) |
| Lowest mean arterial BP (mm Hg) | 28.3 (7.0) | 27.3 (5.6) |
| No of infants (%): | ||
| Respiratory support | ||
| IPPV | 12 (57) | 17 (81) |
| CPAP | 1 (5) | 0 |
| O2alone | 8 (38) | 4 (19) |
| Median (range): | ||
| Number of blood transfusions | 2 (0-5) | 2 (1-8) |
| Volume: weight ratio of blood transfusion (ml/kg) | 29 (0-73) | 32 (10-94) |
CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure.