Dynamic lung compliance, airway resistance and respiratory rate at 2 hrs of age [Mean (1 SD)]
| Terbutaline n=13 | Controls n=12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance (ml/cm H2O) | 3.4 (1.4) | 2.1 (0.8) (p<0.001) |
| Resistance (cm H2O/l/s) | 21 (4) | 37 (4) (p<0.001) |
| Respiratory rate (breaths/min) | 54 (12) | 61 (14) (NS) |