Details of infants given dexamethasone compared with those not given this treatment
| No dexamethasone median (IQ range) | Dexamethasone median (IQ range) | |
|---|---|---|
| No of infants | 16 | 43 |
| Males | 8 (56.3%) | 22 (51.2%) |
| Gestational age (days) | 196 (186–208) | 189 (175–196) p=0.004 |
| Birthweight (g) | 1110 (966–1301) | 860 (712–1026) p=0.0017 |
| Days ventilated | 5 (2–8) | 24 (16–36) p<0.0001 |
| Days O2 | 13 (3–111) | 94 (66–236) p=0.0053 |