Study patient characteristics
| Experimental (n=15) | Placebo (n=15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Data expressed as mean (SEM). | ||
| Gestational age (wk) | 27.9 (0.5) | 27.9 (0.4) |
| Birth weight (g) | 928 (44) | 899 (41) |
| Ventilatory support (days) | 14.3 (3.8) | 19.9 (3.8) |
| Age (days) at initiation of: | ||
| Erythropoietin | 14.6 (1.9) | 14.3 (2.3) |
| Feeds | 12.3 (2.5) | 10.3 (1.7) |
| Full feeds | 29.7 (3.7) | 36.1 (5.4) |
| Fe | 22.7 (2.8) | 24.7 (2.9) |
| Study enrolment (days) | 24.4 (4.0) | 28.1 (2.6) |
| Day 1 haemoglobin (g/l) | 145.0 (7.4) | 145.0 (4.5) |
| Day 1 reticulocyte count (×109/l) | 181.2 (15.8) | 234.1 (28.7) |
| Phlebotomy losses (ml) | 19.9 (2.0) | 21.2 (1.6) |
| Discharge weight (g) | 2098 (71) | 2082 (78) |
| Length of stay (days) | 69.7 (6.2) | 69.0 (6.0) |