Pertinent data of dexamethasone and non-dexamethasone groups
|
Dexamethasone group (n=18) |
Non-dexamethasone group (n=40) | p Value | |
| Respirator treated (n) | 18 | 21 | — |
| Respirator (days) | 25 (15) | 2 (5) | 0.000 |
| Extra oxygen (n) | 17 | 21 | — |
| Extra oxygen (days) | 34 (22) | 8 (12) | 0.000 |
| Weight at exam (g) | 5061 (167) | 5221 (307) | 0.039 |
| Height at exam (cm) | 55.5 (2.5) | 56.3 (2.1) | 0.131 |
Data presented as mean (SD).