Comparison between infants who received end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) monitoring and infants who did not
| No EtCO2 monitoring (n=48) | With EtCO2 monitoring (n=44) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median birth weight (g) | 1300 (IQR 917 to 1455) | 1225 (IQR 930 to 1540) | 0.713 |
| Median gestational age (weeks) | 29+1 (IQR 27 to 31) | 29+1 (IQR 26+5 to 30) | 0.860 |
| 1st PCO2 value (median) kPa | 7.6 (IQR 6.3 to 8.8) | 7.45 (IQR 5.9 to 8.5) | 0.365 |
| Within target range | 47.9% | 56.8% | 0.396 |
| Infants intubated | 31.3% | 22.7% | 0.150 |
| Male infants | 68% | 60% | 0.440 |