Neonatal profile of the patients
| Neonatal profile (n=20) | Number | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| *Mean (range). | ||
| Birth weight (g) | 740 (470 to 1685)* | |
| Gestational age at birth (weeks) | 25+1 (22+3 to 33+2)* | |
| No. boys | 7/20 | 35 |
| Respiratory distress syndrome >2° | 16/20 | 80 |
| Seizures | 9/20 | 45 |
| Apnoea–bradycardia syndrome | 19/20 | 95 |
| Necrotising enterocolitis >2° | 1/20 | 5 |
| Retinopathy of prematurity >2° | 3/20 | 15 |
| Intraventricular haemorrhage, grade III°, IV° | 19/20 | 95 |
| Bilateral | 17/20 | 85 |
| Unilateral | 2/20 | 10 |
| Periventricular leucomalacia | 9/20 | 45 |