Table 1

Compares demographic and highest ventilatory settings in the respiratory and PPHN group of babies. Figures are medians (range)

Respiratory group (n=19)PPHN group (n=13)
Gestation (weeks)  39   (36–42)  40   (36–42)
Birth Weight3285   (2410–5720)3550   (1490–4530)
5 minute Apgar   8   (6–10)   7   (3–10)
Maximum FIO2    1.0  (0.92–1.0)   1.0  (0.7–1.0)
Maximum MAP    151-150  (9–22)  121-150  (0–16)
Maximum oxygenation index  251-150  (11–166)  131-150 (0–47)
Maximum AaDO2  615   (497–640) 608   (365–655)
  • 1-150 p<0.05.