Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population.
From: Pulse oximetry in the newborn: Is the left hand pre- or post-ductal?
Characteristics: | Study group: | |
|---|---|---|
Female | No. (%) | 117 (47) |
Male | No. (%) | 134 (53) |
Gestational Age (week) | p0.5 (p0.05 - p0.95) | 38 4/7 (32 6/7 - 41 2/7) |
Fullterm | No. (%) | 189 (75) |
Preterm | No. (%) | 62 (25) |
Birth weight (g) | p0.5 (p0.05 - p0.95) | 3140 (1655 - 4110) |
Birth mode | ||
Spontaneous | No. (%) | 98 (39) |
Vacuum extraction | No. (%) | 34 (14) |
Caesarean section | No. (%) | 119 (47) |
Apgar score at 5 minutes | p0.5 (p0.05 - p0.95) | 9 (7 - 9) |
Umbilical artery pH | p0.5 (p0.05 - p0.95) | 7.3 (7.1 - 7.4) |
Age at commencement of recording (min) | p0.5 (p0.05 - p0.95) | 60 (15 - 225) |