Table 1

Baseline characteristics for categorical variables

CharacteristicRescue (n=29)Weaning (n=29)p Value1-150
n (%) n (%)
<28 weeks gestation 20  (69%) 19  (66%) 1.0
Female 12 (41%) 11 (38%) 1.0
Caucasian 20 (69%) 21 (72%) 1.0
Antenatal steroids 22 (76%) 24 (83%) 0.7
Postnatal steroids7 (24%) 3 (10%) 0.3
Surfactant 29 (100%)28 (97%) 1.0
PDA closed 20 (69%) 22 (76%) 0.8
HFOV 8 (28%) 8 (28%) 1.0
  • 1-150 Fisher’s exact test.