Table 4 Outcomes of combined abrupt versus gradual NCPAP wean groups (data from randomisation; n (%) or median (IQR) unless specified)
Abrupt NCPAP wean | Gradual NCPAP wean | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 30 | n = 30 | ||
CLD at 36 weeks | 7 (23 %) | 9 (30 %) | 0.6 |
Days respiratory support | 24 (13, 34) | 28 (17, 34) | 0.4 |
Days hospital stay | 52 (41, 63) | 61 (48, 69) | 0.1 |
Days to full suck feeds | 46.5 (35, 58) | 54.5 (41, 65) | 0.2 |
Days NCPAP | 11 (1, 26) | 17 (10, 29) | 0.02 |
Gestational age off NCPAP | 33.1 (31.0, 34.6) | 34.6 (31.8, 36.1) | 0.05 |
Days HFNC from start of treatment | 15 (7, 24) | 30 (20, 34) | 0.003 |
Days pressure support | 22 (9, 28) | 28 (17, 34) | 0.04 |
Gestational age off pressure support | 33.9 (32.6, 35.4) | 34.9 (32.7, 36.7) | 0.2 |
Gestational age off respiratory support | 34.4 (33.1, 35.9) | 34.9 (32.7, 36.7) | 0.7 |
Gestational age at full suck feeds | 37.1 (36.4, 39.1) | 38.7 (36.8, 39.9) | 0.1 |
Gestational age at discharge | 37.8 (37.1, 39.4) | 38.7 (37.4, 41.0) | 0.2 |