Control | Epo | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|
Results shown as mean (SD) or median (interquartile range). | |||
*Blood sampling losses from admission to discharge. | |||
CPAP, continuous postive airways pressure; IPPV, intermittent positive pressure ventilation. | |||
Number | 11 | 12 | |
Birth weight (g) | 781 (131) | 777 (98) | 0.93 |
Gestation (weeks) | 26 (24–27) | 26 (24–26) | 0.60 |
CPAP (days) | 46.8 (31.6–59.9) | 51.5 (20.9–63.3) | 0.93 |
IPPV (days) | 3.5 (0–10) | 1 (0–4) | 0.47 |
Days on oxygen | 2.8 (1–8.8) | 2.8 (0–4) | 0.41 |
Blood sampling (ml)* | 22.2 (9.8) | 21.3 (6.0) | 0.80 |