From: Morphine for elective endotracheal intubation in neonates: a randomized trial [ISRCTN43546373]
 | Morphine group n = 17 | Control group n = 17 |
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Birth weight, grams* | 1065 (731.5, 2043) | 904 (689, 1535.5) |
Gestation, weeks* | 28 (26, 33) | 27 (26, 30) |
Gender male/female, n | 11/6 | 9/8 |
Age at randomization, days* | 3 (0.61, 16) | 8 (0.63, 13) |
Primary intubation/failed extubation, n | 7 | 7 |
Change of endotracheal tube, n | 10 | 10 |
Baseline HR, bpm* | 152 (142.5, 157.5) | 161 (151.5, 166.5) |
Baseline Sp02, %* | 94 (92.5, 95) | 94 (92.5, 98) |
Baseline BP, mm Hg* | 38.5 (35.25, 44.75) | 37.5 (33.25, 44.5) |
Baseline fi02, %* | 40 (27, 45) | 32 (25, 41.25) |
Experienced intubator, n | 9 | 7 |
Junior intubator, n | 8 | 10 |