Independent predictors of developing respiratory distress
| R | p Value | |
| Gestation | −0.34 | <0.001 |
| Cord cardiac troponin T | 0.20 | 0.003 |
| Apgar at 1 minute | −0.19 | 0.003 |
| Cord pH | 0.18 | 0.004 |
| Male sex | 0.19 | 0.005 |
Variables rejected: birth weight, cord base excess, Apgar at 5 minutes, mode of delivery, medical attendance at delivery, intrapartum cardiotocograph, result of first blood culture.