Table 3 Univariate analysis of clinical outcomes
Clinical Outcomes | Infants who had hypothermia (n = 118) | Infants who did not have hypothermia (n = 321) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Need for IV Therapy for Hypoglycemia, n (%) | 6 (5.1) | 3 (0.9) | 0.014* |
NICU/SCN Admission, n (%) | 26 (22.0) | 23 (7.2) | < 0.001* |
Length of Stay in hours, mean (SD) | 36.5 (21.8) | 51.1 (47.4) | < 0.001* |
Need for Respiratory Support, n (%) | 11 (9.3) | 7 (2.2) | 0.002* |
Transfer to Another Hospital, n (%) | 5 (4.2) | 7 (2.2) | 0.319 |
Non-Invasive Ventilation Duration in hours, mean (SD) | 0.2 (1.5) | 1.9 (10.2) | < 0.001* |
Metabolic Acidemia, n (%) | 2 (1.7) | 4 (1.2) | 0.662 |
Diagnosis of RDS, n (%) | 4 (3.4) | 1 (0.3) | 0.02* |
Hypoglycemia ≤2.6 mmol/L in First 2 Hours, n (%) | 14 (11.9) | 9 (2.8) | < 0.001* |
Hypoglycemia ≤2.6 mmol/L in First 12 Hours, n (%) | 18 (15.3) | 19 (5.9) | 0.003* |