Table 2 Comparison of outcomes pre- and post-bCPAP
Characteristic | Period pre-bCPAP n = 158, N(%) | Period post-bCPAP n = 219, N(%) | P value, pre vs. post | Odds ratio pre vs. post (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Outcome in hospital (%) | ||||
- Discharged | 79/158 (50.0) | 128 (58.4) | ||
- Self-discharged | 16/158 (10.0) | 33 (15.0) | ||
- Died | 62/158 (39.2) | 58/219 (26.5) | 0.012 | 0.56 (0.36–0.86) |
- Unknown | 1/158 (0.6) | 0 | ||
Hospital stay in days [median (IQR)] | 8 (2, 17) | 9.5 (4, 19) | 0.26 | |
VLBW (1000-1499 g) mortality | 31/130 (31.5) | 36/183 (19.7) | 0.023 | 0.53 (0.31–0.92) |
ELBW (<1000 g) mortality | 21 / 28 (75) | 22/36 (61.1) | 0.290 | 0.52 (0.14–1.74) |