Table 2

Outcome data

Weight
n=69
Vocal cord guide
n=67
p Value
ETT T1–T2, n (%)30 (43)27 (40)0.731*
ETT above T1, n (%)3 (4)7 (10)0.204*
ETT below T2, n (%)36 (52)33 (49)0.864*
ETT adjusted after CXR, n (%)31 (45)32 (48)0.864*
Air leaks, n (%)7 (10)7 (10)0.998*
Oxygen therapy at 36 weeks, n (%)31 (45)15 (22)0.03*
Death before hospital discharge, n (%)10 (14)14 (21)0.373*
  • *Compared with Fisher’s exact test.

  • CXR, chest X-ray; ETT, endotracheal tube,