Demographic characteristics of sample
| Characteristic | Number (%) (n=95) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (grams) | 2064.78 (813.096) | |
| 1 min APGAR score | 6.68 (2.277) | |
| 5 min APGAR score | 7.44 (2.181) | |
| Day of hospitalisation (day) | 7.93 (6.493) | |
| Preterm | 52 (54.7) | |
| Male | 43 (45.3) | |
| Supplemental oxygen* | 68 (71.6) | |
| Inborn | 78 (82.1) | |
| Undergone surgery | 1 (1.05) | |
| Primary diagnosis | ||
| Prematurity | 41 (43.2) | |
| Respiratory distress | 31 (32.6) | |
| Neonatal sepsis | 12 (12.6) | |
| Meconium aspiration | 6 (6.3) | |
| IUGR | 4 (4.2) | |
| Gastrointestinal malformations | 1 (1.1) | |
*Nasal cannula or CPAP.
APGAR, appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration; CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure; IUGR, intrauterine growth retardation.