Ventilatory and oxygenation indices and blood lactate concentrations and in infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension
| Case No | Underlying disease | Gestation (weeks) | Birthweight (g) | Mean airway pressure (cms H2O) | Oxygenation index | Peak lactate concentration (mmol/l) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meconium aspiration syndrome | 39 | 3425 | 27 | 90 | 2.74 | Recovered |
| 2 | RDS | 36 | 3460 | 20 | 44 | 1.97 | Recovered |
| 3 | RDS | 34 | 2211 | 25 | 75 | 20.0 | Died |
| 4 | Meconium aspiration syndrome | 40 | 4080 | 23 | 58 | 2.27 | Recovered |
| 5 | Diaphragmatic hernia | 38 | 3340 | 26 | 140 | 6.67 | Died |
| 6 | Persistent fetal circulation | 38 | 3800 | 23 | 50 | 1.76 | Recovered |