Perinatal risk factors
| Neonatal cerebral infarction (n=12) | Matched controls (n=24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal age | 31 (22-40) | 28 (18-38) |
| Abnormal pregnancy | 2/12 | 4/24 |
| Abnormal CTG | 5/9 | 5/23 |
| Meconium stained liquor | 6/12 | 6/24 |
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery | 6/12 | 16/24 |
| Umbilical artery pH | 7.19 (7.02-7.34) | 7.21 (7.01-7.38) |
| Apgar score at 1 minute | 6 (2-9) | 8 (4-10)* |
| Apgar score at 5 minutes | 9 (8-10) | 10 (8-10) |
| IPPV during resuscitation | 6/12 | 3/24† |
| Male | 6/12 | 12/24 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 40 (37-42) | 40 (36-42) |
| Birthweight (g) | 3496 (2541-4460) | 3673 (2748-4707) |
| Admission age (hours) | 38 (12-76) | 25 (1-96) |
| Haemocrit on admission | 56 (44-70) | 53 (42-68) |
| Platelets (× 109/l) | 234 (103-345) | 274 (129-413) |
| Glucose (mmol/l) | 3.6 (1.6-4.6) | 3.5 (1.6-5.0) |
Mean and ranges displayed; * Mann-Whitney test P < 0.05; †χ2 test P < 0.05.