Table 2

Secondary outcomes

OutcomesNo. (%)* infants with outcome 2010–2018Annual % change
(95% CI)
P value
Mechanical ventilation3371 (23.0)−0.3% (−1.6 to 1.0)0.66
Pneumothorax requiring drainage469 (3.2)4.0% (0.3 to 7.7)0.03
Surfactant use750 (5.1)7.8% (4.8 to 10.9)<0.0001
Death397 (2.7)−1.7% (−5.4 to 2.2)0.39
  • *N=14 656 term inborn livebirths registered with ANZNN.

  • ANZNN, Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network.