Characteristics of the 21 subjects enrolled in study
| Median | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age (weeks) | 35 | 26–40 |
| Birth weight (g) | 2260 | 930–4600 |
| Age at enrolment (hours) | 4.8 | 1.8–61.2 |
| Transportation time (minutes) | 65 | 20–180 |
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.32 (0.12) | 7.1–7.55 |
| Fio2 | 0.52 (0.24) | 0.21–1.0 |
| PAo2/Pao2 ratio* | 0.85 (1.3) | 0.03–5.9 |
| Primary diagnosis | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Fio2, Inspired oxygen fraction; PAo2/Pao2 ratio, alveolar-arterial oxygen tension ratio. | ||
| Respiratory failure | 15 | |
| Cyanotic heart disease | 2 | |
| Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn | 1 | |
| Severe anaemia | 1 | |
| Birth asphyxia | 1 | |
| Multiple congenital abnormalities | 1 | |