Table 1 Demographic data
Number of patients | 122 (%) |
|---|---|
Sexe | |
Male | 64 |
Female | 58 |
Sex ratio (M/F) | 1.1 |
Term | |
Premature | 122 (100) |
Mean gestational age (weeks) | 29.6 +/− 4.8 |
Etiology of prematurity | |
induced (antenatal diagnosis) | 7 (5.7) |
maternal hypertension | 11 (9) |
preterm premature rupture of the membranes | 56 (45.9) |
placenta previa, other hemorrhage | 10 (8.2) |
infection | 12 (9.8) |
undetermined | 26(21.3) |
Antenatal administration | |
corticosteroids (single dose) | 34 (27.9) |
corticosteroids (2 doses) | 30 (24.6) |
magnesium | 16 (13.1) |