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Table 2 Characteristics of the resuscitated newborns

From: Practice and outcomes of neonatal resuscitation for newborns with birth asphyxia at Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya: a direct observation study

Characteristic

Frequency (n = 138)

Percentage (%)

Mode of delivery

 SVD

82

59.4

 C/S

49

35.5

 Breech extraction

6

4.4

 Othersa

1

0.7

Birth weight (grams)

  < 2500 g

30

21.7

  ≥ 2500 g

108

78.3

Gestational age (weeks)

  < 37 weeks

51

37.0

  ≥ 37 weeks

87

63.0

Meconium present

 Yes

57

41.3

 No

81

58.7

  1. aOthers included assisted delivery by vacuum extraction
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