Table 3 Baseline characteristic of the ELBW infants whose DA was closed after 2nd course COI vs. those whose DA remained patent after 2nd course
| Â | Closed (n = 42) | Not Closed (n = 37) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
BW, gm | 777 (17) | 724 (21) | ns |
GA, wks | 25.5 (0.2) | 24.9 (0.2) | 0.007 |
Male Gender (%) | 23 (55%) | 15 (41%) | ns |
CRIB II score | 12.0 (0.3) | 12.9 (0.4) | ns |
OI | 3.7 (0.3) | 4.7 (0.5) | ns |
Intubated > 2 days | 36 (85.7%) | 34 (91.9%) | ns |
Age 1st Dose, days | 5.6 (0.6) | 7.3 (2.0) | ns |