Baseline characteristics of the VICS cohort infants eligible for the NICHD outcome estimator
| VICS 2005 Cohort | n= | % |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible for the NICHD calculator | 114 | |
| Outborn | 15 | 13.1 |
| Gestational age (completed weeks) | ||
| 22 weeks | 12 | 10.5 |
| 23 weeks | 22 | 19.3 |
| 24 weeks | 37 | 32.5 |
| 25 weeks | 43 | 37.7 |
| Birth weight | ||
| 401–500 g | 10 | 8.8 |
| 501–600 g | 24 | 21.1 |
| 601–700 g | 42 | 36.8 |
| 701–800 g | 30 | 26.3 |
| 801–900 g | 6 | 5.3 |
| 901–1000 g | 2 | 1.8 |
| Male | 51 | 44.7 |
| Singleton | 81 | 71.1 |
| Maternal antenatal corticosteroids | 89 | 78.1 |
NICHD, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.