Details of the preterm weaning strategy (PWS) and control groups
| PWS (n=37) | Controls (n=31) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unless otherwise indicated, values are mean (SD). | ||
| Birth weight (g) | 1454 (484) | 1493 (374) |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 31.2 (2.9) | 31.6 (2.9) |
| Males | 19 (51%) | 16 (52%) |
| Small for gestational age | 16 (43%) | 13 (42%) |
| Median Apgar score at 5 minutes | 9 | 10 |
| Weight at discharge (kg) | 2.18 (0.36) | 2.12 (0.29) |