Table 3

Spearman's coefficient of correlation between lung function variables and different measures of oxygenation ability

Functional residual capacityComplianceSpecific conductanceGas-mixing efficiency
Average AaDO2 first month−0.40
p=0.01
−0.19
p=0.27
0.32
p=0.06
−0.12
p=0.48
AaDO2 at
36 weeks PMA
−0.28
p=0.09
−0.39
p=0.02
0.41
p=0.01
0.06
p=0.71
Duration of supplemented oxygen−0.32
p=0.055
−0.36
p=0.03
0.50
p=0.002
0.12
p=0.46
Gestational age at birth0.31
p=0.07
−0.06
p=0.74
−0.44
p=0.008
−0.06
p=0.71
  • AaDO2, alveolar-arterial difference of oxygen tension; PMA, post-menstrual age.