Table 1

Patient characteristics at enrolment

Weight
(n=69)		Vocal cord guide
(n=67)		p Value
Gestation at birth (weeks)*29 (26–31)28 (26–36)0.732
Birth weight (g)*1030 (735–1663)1255 (790–2745)0.609
Day of life enrolled*2 (1–5)2 (1–3)0.338
Boys, n (%)† 42 (61)42 (63)0.861
Secured at estimated depth, n (%)31 (45)N/A
Secured at less than estimated depth, n (%)7 (10)N/A
Secured at more than estimated depth, n (%)31 (45)N/A

  • *Median (IQR), compared with independent samples median test.

  • †,Compared with Fisher’s exact test.

  • N/A, not applicable.