Mean (SD) body composition, energy and fluid intake, birth to postnatal day 7, in both groups of babies
| RDS (n=24) | non-RDS (n=19) | Difference in means | 95% CI of difference | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % change in bodyweight | −7.6 (4.4) | −3.7 (4.0) | 3.9 | 1.4, 6.6 | < 0.01 |
| Change in body composition (%) | −3.5 (2.8) | −6.5 (3.2) | −3.0 | −1.1, −4.8 | < 0.01 |
| % change in TBW | −10.9 (4.2) | −9.9 (4.1) | 1.0 | −1.6, 3.6 | 0.45 |
| % change in body solids | 13.0 (20.0) | 42.7 (40.8) | 29.6 | 10.5, 48.8 | < 0.01 |
| Energy intake (kcal/kg/day) | 68.2 (14) | 90.9 (11) | 22.7 | 14.8, 30.6 | < 0.001 |
| Fluid intake (ml/kg/day) | 133 (18.3) | 143 (10.1) | 10.0 | 0.2, 19.2 | 0.045 |