Table 4 Outcomes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
CLD | 16 (38.1%) | 25 (67.6%) | 0.013 |
NEC | 5 (11.9%) | 3 (8.1%) | ns |
IVH III-IV | 3 (7.1%) | 3 (8.1%) | ns |
ROP | 27 (64.3%) | 24 (64.9%) | ns |
Age at extubation, days | 27 (6) | 33 (5) | ns |
Age at full feeds, days | 33 (2) | 34 (2) | ns |
Age at discharge, days | 101 (4) | 109 (13) | ns |