PARAMETER | PATIENTS (n = 93) |
Male gender | 52 (56%) |
Gestational age (wks) 23 - 25 wks 26 - 28 wks 29 - 32 wks |
29 (31.2%) 50 (53.8%) 14 (15%) |
Birth weight (g) 400 - 600 g 601 - 800 g 801 - 1000 g |
17 (18.3%) 39 (41.9%) 37 (39.8%) |
Small for gestational age | 22 (23.7%) |
Apgar score 1st min ≤3 4 - 6 7 - 10 |
23 (24.7%) 47 (50.6%) 23 (24.7%) |
Apgar score 5th min ≤3 4 - 6 7 - 10 |
6 (6.5%) 15 (16.1%) 72 (77.4%) |
Suspected/proven infections -Bacterial -Fungal | 46 44 2 |
Sepsis -Bacterial -Fungal | 19 12 7 |
Anemia | 32 |
Cardiovascular problems | 15 |
Gastrointestinal problems | 30 |
Respiratory problems | 76 |
Other | 11 |
Endotracheal intubation at birth | 7 |
Mechanical ventilation | 9 |
O2 supplementation | 4 |
Phototherapy | 2 |
Catheterization | 22 |
Surgical intervention | 2 |