Characteristics of infants studied
| Term | Preterm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are expressed as number (%) or median (interquartile range). | ||||
| Total infants | 18 | 17 | ||
| Males | 7 | (39%) | 10 | (59%) |
| Gestation (completed weeks) | 39 | (38–41) | 33 | (31–34) |
| Birth weight (kg) | 3.35 | (3.00–3.45) | 1.74 | (1.44–2.00) |
| Caesarean section | 9 | (50%) | 15 | (88%) |
| Apgar at 5 minutes | 10 | (10–10) | 9 | (9–10) |
| Cord pH | 7.33 | (7.28–7.35) | 7.36 | (7.32–7.38) |
| Cord base excess | −3.8 | (−1.6 to −5.1) | −1.4 | (−0.5 to −2.6) |