NIRS (n=37) | Conventional (n=37) | |
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Results are given as median (range) or number (percentage). | ||
NIRS, Near infrared spectroscopy—that is, group assessed using this technique. | ||
Birth weight (g) | 1200 (1004–1373) | 1136 (1009–1285) |
Gestational age (weeks) | 29 (27–31) | 30 (27–32) |
Infants less than/equal to 1000 g | 9 (24%) | 9 (24%) |
Postnatal age at randomisation (days) | 5 (3–8) | 5 (3–8) |
Hb at randomisation (g/l) | 160 (149–179) | 155 (145–181) |
Transfusions before randomisation | 0 (0–1) | 0 (0–1) |
Ventilated (at any time) | 21 (57%) | 17 (46%) |
Fraction of inspired oxygen (%) at randomisation | 21 (21–23) | 21 (21–21) |