| Characteristics | Asphyxiated neonates (n = 17) | Non-asphyxiated neonates (n = 17) |
| Gestational age, n |
|
|
| ≤36 weeks | 9 | 5 |
| >36 weeks | 8 | 12 |
| Birth weight (gram), mean (SD) | 2190 (756) | 2727 (760) |
| Gender, n |
|
|
| Male | 10 | 10 |
| Female | 7 | 7 |
| Type of delivery, n |
|
|
| Vaginal delivery | 8 | 6 |
| Caesarian section | 8 | 10 |
| Vacuum extraction | 1 | 1 |
| Seizure, n |
|
|
| Yes | 3 | 0 |
| No | 14 | 17 |