Comparison of baseline data for responders and non-responders
| Responders | Non-responders | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | n | % | p Value (χ2) | |
| CS, Caesarean section. | |||||
| Total | 68 | 100 | 52 | 100 | |
| Category of encephalopathy | |||||
| Fits, not ventilated | 38 | 55.9 | 27 | 51.9 | |
| Fits, ventilated | 30 | 44.1 | 25 | 48.1 | 0.67 |
| Birth weight | |||||
| ⩽2500 g | 3 | 4.4 | 10 | 19.2 | |
| >2500 g | 65 | 95.6 | 42 | 80.8 | <0.01 |
| Sex | |||||
| Male | 40 | 58.8 | 28 | 53.9 | 0.59 |
| Gestation | |||||
| % <37 weeks | 4 | 5.9 | 6 | 11.5 | 0.27 |
| Multiplicity | |||||
| Twin | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.85 |
| Mode of delivery | |||||
| Emergency CS | 30 | 44.1 | 17 | 32.7 | 0.20 |
| Place of residence | |||||
| North Trent | 17 | 25.0 | 11 | 21.2 | |
| Mid Trent | 32 | 47.1 | 24 | 46.2 | |
| South Trent | 19 | 27.9 | 17 | 32.7 | 0.81 |