Table 2

Baseline characteristics for continuous variables

Variable Rescue (n=29)Weaning (n=29)p Value
Median (range) Median (range)
Gestational age (weeks)27  (25–30) 27  (24–32) 0.21
Birthweight (g) 960 (598–1300) 1018 (632–1680) 0.11
Day of 1st extubation4 (1–26) 5 (1.5–2.6) 0.6
Max MAP (cm H2O) 12 (8.7–26.4) 14 (7.8–30)0.7
  • 2-150 two sample t test.

  • MAP=mean airway pressure.