Clinical characteristics of patients (n=66)
| Full term (n=100) | Preterm (n=66) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) (mean (SD)) | 39.2 (2.7) | 31.8 (2.1) |
| Birth weight (g) (mean (SD)) | 3.100 (448) | 1488 (291) |
| Male/female | 47%/53% | 45.5%/54.5% |
| Type of delivery:vaginal/caesarean section | 92%/8% | 28%/72% |
| Apgar score 1 minute (mean (SD)) | 9 | 7.4 (2.4) |
| Apgar score 5 minutes (mean (SD)) | 10 | 8.9 (1.2) |
| Single/twin/triplet | 100% singleton | 50%/28.8%/21.2% |
| Maternal steroids (%) | None | 41 (60.2%) |
| Respiratory distress syndrome | None | 24 (35%) (mild: 6, moderate: 11, severe: 7) |
| Blood transfusions | None | 10 (15.2%) |
| Sepsis | None | 3 (4.4%) |